2 Point Granola Bars

4 c rolled oats
1 c wheat bran
1/4 c soy protein powder
1/2 c nuts, coarsely chopped
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 c brown sugar
1/2 c light Karo corn syrup
1/2 c sugar-free maple syrup
1 t vanilla
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
opt- chopped dates, paw paw, etc.

Mix first four ingredients together in a large bowl. In a small saucepan mix 1/4 c maple syrup and 1/4 c corn syrup and bring to boil. Coat oat mixture with hot syrup mixture and spread into one very large baking tray or two small ones and toast for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Cool for a few minutes so the rest of the syrup doesn’t make it soggy.

Boil 1/4 brown sugar, 1/4 c maple syrup, and 1/4 c corn syrup for 2 minutes. Take off heat and add vanilla. Mix well with toasted oat mixture.

Allow to cool so chocolate chips won’t melt, then add chips and spread into 1 very large or 2 pans depending on the thickness you want. Let set at room temp or in the fridge and cut into 24 pieces.

*These are called 2 point bars b/c for Weight Watchers each one is worth 2 points. I love them b/c I am addicted to granola but it's usually very fattening and this recipe uses no oil! Mind you, it's crunchy, not chewy but so good on yogurt or with fruit and milk for breakfast.