Granola Bars: Attempt One

I'm on a mission. A mission to find the perfect homemade granola bar. One I can carry with me to class, but is also kind of healthy. Attempt one was a flop. 

Perfect Granola Bar Criteria: 
1) (Somewhat) healthy. 
2) stick together in solid bars 
3) Easy to make 


1) Don't get me wrong; they were absolutely delicious and addicting. Addicting in the way that only butter and sugar can instigate. It was more like a candy bar full of fiber than anything else. Therefore, they don't pass the healthy test. 


2) Fail. These didn't stick together well at all. Ended up being more like a chewy granola with tons of loose pieces. 


3) I picked this recipe because of how easy it was. Fast and simple. 

Recipe: 
MISSION: GRANOLA (ATTEMPT 1) 
*As with any granola recipe, ingredients are easily interchangeable... add what you have on hand*
2 cups old fashioned oats, uncooked 
1/2 cup nuts (I used cashews)
1/2 cup chopped dates 
1/2 cup brown sugar 
1/3 cup butter, melted 
3 T honey 
shake of salt


Combine all ingredients and spread evenly in a greased 7X11 pan. Bake at 450 degrees for about 7 minutes. Let cool and cut into bars, if you're lucky.