Homemade Chewy Granola Bars

Your kids will think they are eating cookies these are so good, but look at the great nutrition they will be getting! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2/3 cup peanut butter
• 3/4 cup honey
• 2 Tbsp. hot water
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup wheat germ or bran
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (optional)
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup coconut (optional)

Directions:

In a bowl combine the brown sugar, peanut butter, honey, hot water, and vanilla. Combine well. Then add the flour, wheat germ (or bran), sunflower seeds, chocolate chips, raisins, and coconut. Press in greased 13x9 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes. Cut while warm. Makes 24 bars.

By joynchocolate

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