Honey Granola Squares

3 cups low-fat granola

¾ cup dried fruit (apples, apricots, cherries, cranberries or pears), finely chopped

½ cup honey

¼ cup vegetable oil

¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

3 egg whites, lightly beaten

Heat oven to 325 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix together granola and dried fruit.

In a small saucepan, heat honey, oil and vanilla over medium heat, stirring until honey is dissolved. Pour honey mixture over granola and mix until thoroughly coated. Pour egg whites over granola mixture; mix well. Pack mixture firmly into an 8-inch square nonstick baking pan and bake 40 minutes or until deep golden brown.

Place pan on a cooling rack; cool completely before cutting into squares, about 2½-inches each.

Serves nine.

"Cooking Well: Honey for Health and Beauty" (2009 Hatherleigh Books)