Recipe Name Granola bars Submitted by lthompson8 Recipe Description Tasty and healthy alternative to store bought granola bars. Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 40 Ready In (minutes) 60

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 cups oats, old-fashioned rolled 1 cup, slivered almonds 1 cup coconut, flaked 1/2 cup wheat germ, toasted 3 tablespoons butter unsalted 2/3 cup honey 1/4 cup, packed light or dark brown sugar, lightly packed 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup, pitted, chopped Dates, dry 1/2 cup, halves Apricots, dried, chopped 1/2 cup, chopped cranberries, dried Steps Sequence Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Butter 8x12 inch baking dish, line with parchment paper. 2 Toss oatmeal, almonds, and coconut together and bake for 10 -15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to large bowl and stir in wheat germ. 3 Place butter, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla in a small sauce pan and bring to boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for one minute, then pour over toasted oatmeal mixture. Add the dates, apricots, and cranberries and stir well. 4 Pour mixture into prepared pan, Wet fingers and lightly press the mixture evenly into pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool for at least 2 hours before cutting.