GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl combine oats, sunflower kernels, coconut, flax seed meal, oat bran, dates/fruit and nuts.
• In a small sauce pan, melt margarine over medium-low heat.
• Add corn syrup, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and honey; stir to combine.
• Increase heat to medium and stir occasionally.
• Meanwhile spray a 13x9 baking pan with non-stick spray.
• Measure out a sheet of foil large enough to cover pan.
• Spray foil with non-stick spray and set aside.
• Cook corn syrup mixture until it comes to a full boil; let boil for one minute.
• Remove from heat and pour over oat mixture.
• Stir to combine (mixture will be very stiff).
• Transfer mixture into prepared pan.
• Cover with prepared foil and PRESS FIRMLY.
• You want the mixture to be as compact as possible.
• I've even used a small cutting board to help press the mixture firmly& evenly (don't be afraid to stand on it!).
• When mixture is as firm and even as you would like, remove foil& let mixture cool.
• Cut into bars.
• Note: Don't be afraid to add, remove and/or substitute ingredients, such as chocolate chips, wheat germ, raisins, anything goes.
• I'd love to get some other suggestions!