Ingredients
1 cup crushed peanuts (can crush in a plastic bag with a mallet)
2 cups oats
3/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup ground flax or whole flax seeds
3/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup shaved or slivered almonds
2/3 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
4 Tbsp. margarine (or butter)
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Optional add ins: dried fruit (I used raisins), chocolate chips. I used 1/4-1/2 cup of each
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 F. Combine peanuts, oats, wheat germ, flax, sunflower seeds and almonds in a large baking dish. Toast in the oven for 10-12 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes to prevent burning.
Place brown sugar, honey, margarine, and vanilla into a saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring.
Combine everything in a large bowl. Turn off the oven.
Place wax paper in the baking dish and spray with nonstick spray.
Press granola mixture into baking dish.
Fold the edges of wax paper over granola mixture and continue to press firmly.
This step is very important to ensure that your granola bars don't crumble.
Let cool 2-3 hours. So that granola bars can set.
Open wax paper and turn over onto a cutting board.
Slice, do not use sawing motion.
Individually wrap and enjoy!
I store mine in the fridge to maintain freshness. I hope you enjoy!!
Recipe adapted from: http://www.joyfulabode.com/2008/04/11/homemade-granola-bar-recipe-no-high-fructose-corn-syrup-in-these-bars/
