Granola Bars

Spray 9x13 pan and line with foil or parchment.

On a cookie sheet bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Stir a couple times:


2 c oats
3/4 c almonds

Add to the toasting oats and bake another 2 minutes:

1/2 c coconut
1/4 c flax seed

Meanwhile on the stove top heat and melt:


1/2 c honey
1 c peanut butter
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped raisins

Add the toasted oat mixture to the hot peanut butter mix. Mix and press into the pan firmly. Let cool.

Cut the bars. I like to keep the bars in the fridge in an airtight container. They are easier for children to handle when they are cold. They hold their shape a little better.