Homemade Granola Circles

 I am always looking for a good snack to have on hand and these are just the ticket.

You will need:

• 2 cups rolled oats (not quick cooking)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup raisins (or you can do mini chocolate chips and leave off cinnamon)*
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

*If I go the chocolate chip route I also add 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut- so yummy!

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease or spray muffin tin.
2. Mix together oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins (or choc. chips) and salt.  Mix with a fork and make a well in center.  Pour honey, egg, oil, and vanilla into well.  Mix well using your hands and press firmly into muffin tin. (I only fill 1/2 way.)
3. Bake for 15 minutes until circles turn golden.

You can also make these into more traditional bars by pressing mixture into greased 9x13 inch baking pan.  Bake for 30-35 minutes instead of 15.  Cool for 5 minutes then cut into bars while still warm.  If they cool completely they will be too difficult to cut.