Granola Bars

Granola Bars

3 c. prairie gold/spelt ground flour 
1 c. nuts, ground
1 ½ t. salt      
4 t. baking powder

1 c. palm fruit shortening                 
1 c. brown sugar

1 c. honey            
2 eggs

2 t. vanilla    
2 2/3 c. rolled oats (can toast for more flavor)

1 c. cranberries (any dried fruit and add more if desired)

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a sheet pan. In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening, sugar, honey, eggs and vanilla. Beating well.  In small saucepan, cover the cranberries in water and boil for 10 min.  Drain and chop into small pieces. Add to egg mixture. Slowly add in flour, nuts, salt and baking powder.  Mix until well blended. Fold in granola and mix well. Spread dough into baking pan and bake 20-25 min. Let cool before cutting into bars. Store in airtight container.

VARIATIONS:  White chocolate chips with dried cranberries or cherries or raspberries,   Peanut butter and chocolate chips,    Add sunflower seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Flax, etc….