Granola Bars

I've tried a few different granola bar recipes but wasn't ever happy. Then I tried these on a recommendation from a friend. The recipe has over 1,000 reviews...and it should. They're delicious. Can't wait to keep playing around with it using different fruits, nuts, and adding in some blackstrap molasses. 

Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/playgroup-granola-bars/

2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup wheat flour
3/4 cup dried fruit
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup honey
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla 

Preheat oven to 350. Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, sesame seeds, cinnamon, flour, dried fruit and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. Mix well. Using hands, pat the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. Cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut. Let cool for at least an hour before removing from pan.