| 1. |
Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). |
| 2. |
In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, wheat germ, cinnamon and salt. |
| 3. |
In another bowl, whisk together the honey, applesauce, oil, egg and egg white until well combined. |
| 4. |
Stir in the oatmeal mixture until well combined. Add the dried cherries and walnuts. |
| 5. |
Coat an 8" square baking pan with cooking spray. |
| 6. |
Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. |
| 7. |
Put the preserves in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. As soon as the bars come out of the oven, brush with the preserves. |
| 8. |
Cool completely and cut into 12 bars, about 4 by1 1/2" each. |
