Recipe Name Chewy Granola Bars II Submitted by vickpar Recipe Description Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 18 Ready In (minutes) 28

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1/3 cup, packed Dark brown sugar 2/3 cup peanut butter, crunchy 1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons hot water (optional) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups oats, rolled 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup wheat germ 1/2 cup sunflower seed kernels, raw (or nuts) 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (not toasted) 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, semisweet 1/2 cup cherries, dried (or other dried fruit) 1/2 cup flax seeds Steps Sequence Step 1 Mix brown sugar, peanut butter, honey, water, and vanilla. 2 Stir in rolled oats, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, sunflower and sesame seeds, choc chips, dried fruit, and flax seeds. 3 Press mixture into greased 9x13 pan. 4 Bake @ 350 for 15-20 min. Cut into 24 bars while still warm. Cool completely before removing from pan.