Granola Bars

This is basically Alton Brown's recipe for granola bars. His recipe uses sliced almonds, but I prefer whole almonds. After removing them from the oven, it helps to press gently to compress and spread evenly.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8-16
• Yields: 8 large granola bars

Ingredients

• 2  cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
• 3⁄4 cup  almonds
• 1⁄2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1  tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup golden raisin
• 1⁄4 cup  dried apricot

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and toast oats, almonds and sunflower seeds for 15 minutes and then lower heat to 300 degrees.
2. Grease a 9x9 glass baking dish.
3. Heat honey, corn syrup, sugar, salt, and vanilla over low heat in a small saucepan.
4. Combine with the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl.
5. Press down in baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
6. Allow to cool completely before slicing into 8 bars.