Step 1
First, heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to keep things from sticking. In a big bowl, combine oats, walnuts, brown sugar, dried fruit, both flours, wheat germ, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, honey, egg, and vanilla until smooth, then pour this into the oat mixture. Stir everything just until it’s combined—don’t overmix. Press the mixture evenly into your prepared pan, then pop it in the oven. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges turn a nice golden brown. Let it cool a bit on a wire rack before slicing into 12 bars—using a pizza cutter works great while they’re still a little warm.



