Cinnamon Raisin Granola Bars

I love granola bars but hate the additives and preservatives when buying from store so I decided to make my own all natural bars. These are like nutrigrain bars without the fruit jam. These are so easy to make and you can add any kind of dried fruit, nuts and seeds to it. Enjoy!

Cinnamon Raisin Granola Bars 

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups old-fashioned/rolled oats
1 cup unbleached white flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup raisins and dried cranberries
*optional 1/2 cup pepitas

In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes.
Add egg; beat well.
Stir in flax and honey.
In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, cinnamon and baking soda; stir into creamed mixture just until blended. Gently stir in raisins, dried cranberries , pepitas  and Press into an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 350° for 14-18 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned.Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.