HOLD ONTO YOUR HAIR

FOOD FOR KEEPING YOUR HAIR

HEALTHY FRUIT & OAT GRANOLA BARS

16 Servings

1 egg

1 egg white

1 c light brown sugar

1 T canola oil

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

1 ½ c toasted oats

2/3 c dried cranberries, chopped

¼ c pecans, chopped

1 T flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread oats on a baking sheet and back, stirring occasionally for 15-18 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant. Reduce oven temperature to 325 . Line an 8x11 inch pan with foil. Lightly oil or coat with non-stick spray.

In a large bowl, whisk first 7 ingredients. Stir in toasted oats and remaining ingredients.

Spread in prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes – till golden brown. Cool. Cut into bars with a lightly oiled knife.

Calories: 130 – Total Fat: 2 g – Protein: 2 g – Carbs: 24 g

A wholesome diet, rich in silica, calcium and iron will help reduce or prevent hair loss. Green, leafy vegetables, especially sea vegetables are good mineral sources. Raw oats provide silica. Dried fruits and cherry juice are rich sources of iron. The following recipe is a quick, grab-on-the-go snack or breakfast, which contain the above mentioned ingredients.