Granola Bars

These granola bars are full of good things and perfect to pack for lunches or as a nice 'pick me up' snack in the afternoon.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 3/4 cup wheat germ
• 3/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup almonds, slivered
• 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup coconut
• 1/4 cup raisins

Syrup:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Spread oats, wheat germ, sunflowers seeds, and pumpkin seeds on a large baking pan and toast in the oven at 325º for 12 minutes.
2. While this is toasting bring all the syrup ingredients to boil in a saucepan. Once it starts to boil reduce heat to a simmer. Let simmer 5 minutes.
3. Pour toasted ingredients and the rest of the dry ingredients into a large bowl.
4. Stir syrup mixture into dry mixture until well blended.
5. Press mixture into a 9" x 13" pan.
6. Cool until firm. Cut in pieces and wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap.
7. Store in a cool place.

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