Satisfy a sweet tooth with this fun and yummy recipe.

Nearly everyone has a taste for honey, in fact, people have been eating it for thousands of years. Ancient Egyptian tombs are illustrated with pictures of servants smoking bees out of their nests, and until the Middle Ages, honey was the sweetener of choice throughout Europe. Today, many use it as a healthy, natural alternative to refined sugar.

Step-by-Step:

1. In a large bowl, mix granola and dried fruit together.
2. Heat honey, oil, and vanilla over medium heat in a small saucepan, stirring until the honey is dissolved.
3. Pour honey mixture over granola and mix until well coated.
4. Pour egg whites over granola mixture and mix well.
5. Pack firmly into an 8-inch square nonstick baking pan.
6. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool and cut into rectangular bars.

Materials:
3 cups low-fat granola
3/4 cups dried fruit (such as dried cranberries, finely chopped dried apricots or dates)
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
3 egg whites, lightly beaten