Description
No fructose corn syrup. Can make an infinite combination of desired flavors…and better than store-bought, but be aware that these will be a tad softer. The last ingredient should read "white or chocolate chips".
Ingredients
- Rolled Oats
- Wheat Germ
- Flax Seed
- Sesame Seeds
- Almonds
- Shredded Coconut
- Sea Salt
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla
- Honey
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Dried Cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil
- Combine the oats, wheat germ, flax seeds, sesame seeds and almonds
- Spread out evenly on the rimmed baking sheet and toast for approximately 10 to 15 minutes until golden, stirring occasionally and watching carefully so as not to burn
- In the meantime, in a large bowl combine salt, coconut, cinnamon and dried cranberries
- Set aside
- In a large measuring cup place the vanilla, honey, butter and brown sugar
- Microwave approximately 2 minutes
- Mixture will foam and bubble
- Stir to completely dissolve brown sugar
- When oat mixture is done toasting, transfer to the same bowl with coconut mixture and stir to evenly combine
- Add the honey mixture and stir to incorporate
- Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with waxed paper
- Spread the mixture, using the back of a wooden spoon, pressing to create a smooth, even surface
- Place another piece of waxed paper over the top, pressing down to evenly compact the mixture
- Compacting is important so the bars wont fall apart when cut
- Refrigerate and completely cool the mixture about 2 hours to assure a clean cut
- Firmly press down with a large knife to cut into bars
- Do not saw
- Wrap bars in waxed paper and store in refrigerator or freezer