Yummy Granola Bars

Wonderfully easy, chewy and satisfying - with lots of room to experiment!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 18 bars

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 2⁄3 cup peanut butter
• 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup
• 1⁄2 cup butter (melted)
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup sunflower seeds
• 3  cups oatmeal
• 1⁄2 cup coconut
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit like cranberries or apricots chopped)
• 1⁄3 cup wheat germ
• 1⁄2 cup sesame seeds
• 1  cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. Stir together first 5 ingredients until well blended.
2. In a separate bowl combine remaining ingredients.
3. Pour wet mixture over the dry and stir well.
4. Pat into a greased, metal 9X13 pan.
5. Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes until slightly browned. Do not overbake.
6. Feel free to throw in flax seeds, oat bran or other granola possibilities.