Honey Granola Bars... to ease the pain!

Okay, the doodoo hits the fan. While I was away one of my teachers fell ill, and I had to credit a few classes to my clients. I am actually replacing her until further notice, which is fine since it gives me a chance to recoup some of the losses. This means that until the end of March, I work for... not much. But it's part of the entrepreneur's package, and I don't see this as a big problem.
But... I hit another hurdle today, and had to cancel an after school series. The TDSB requires proof of insurance, which I arranged remotely from Mexico in mid-January. A certificate was issued and sent to the TDSB permit department, but unfortunately the school received the green light about 24 hours too late (@%&#!!!!) and the registration forms were not distributed on time for the set deadline (which had already been postponed). This is the second time that this happens to me - same pattern - and same loss of revenue (ouch!). So... I decided to work with the system (kind'a slow), and postpone all TDSB series to September 2011. This will allow for all permits to be issued well ahead of time, and for the entire school year. Furthermore, I can add other TDSB schools to this program - and maximise my insurance coverage. Good! Done!

How to cope with unforeseen troubles? Ahhh... sweets. I still found the time to try the following Honey Granola Bars, and they are delicious! I must say that I listen to the little devil on my left shoulder and added chocolate chips... hi hi! So here it is, feel free to change some ingredients (cranberries instead of raisins, or half and half, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds instead of chopped almonds, etc.).

HONEY GRANOLA BARS
1 cup granola
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup raisins1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 slightly beaten egg
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla

-In a large bowl combine granola, oats, flour, coconut, almonds, raisins or chocolate pieces, wheat germ, and brown sugar.
-In a small bowl combine the egg, honey, butter or margarine, and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients. Stir together until all ingredients are moistened.
-Spread evenly in a greased 12 x 7 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 30 to 35 minutes or until light brown on the edges.
-Cool completely in the pan (I always set the pan on a cooling rack). Cut into squares or bars. Makes about 24.

ENJOY! Next : Honey Ginger Cake. Yum!