Peanut Butter Walnut Granola Bars

• 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• ¾ cup crushed wheat bran flakes cereal
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup dried fruit (optional)
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• Nonstick spray

Directions

1. Wash hands with warm, soapy water for 20 seconds.
2. Preheat oven to 300°F and spray an 8×8 inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside. 
3. In a large bowl, combine oats, cereal, walnuts, and dried fruit.
4. Combine peanut butter, honey, and vanilla in a saucepan and heat until peanut butter melts.
5. Beat egg in a small bowl and pour over dry ingredients. Pour peanut butter mixture over dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
6. Transfer to the 8×8-inch baking pan and press mixture down firmly.
7. Bake at 300°F for 30-40 minutes until golden brown on top.
8. Remove from oven and let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Makes 10 bars