Homemade Granola Bars

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This one is from Judy Johnston and we just love it. I reduced the amount of honey and used some agave nectar as well. They turned out great!

4 cups oats
1 pkg. unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup nuts
cranberries, cherries, and/or raisins
1/4 cup flax and sunflower seeds
1/8 cup sesame seeds
1 cup peanut butter (I use natural)
1 1/2 cups honey
(I used 1/2 c. agave nectar and 1/2 cup honey)
1 bag chocolate chips (optional)

Mix dry ingredients together. Mix peanut butter and honey (and agave if using). Heat one minute in the microwave and stir. Pour peanut butter mixture into the dry mixture and stir together. Put in a 9x13 pan and cook at 350 for 15 minutes. When you pull it out, it will be hot. While still hot, pour chocolate chips on top. Let them melt a bit then spread over the bars. Put in the fridge to set. After cooled, cut into bars.
TIP: Line your 9x13 pan with foil and spray with non-stick spray to make it easy to lift the bars out before cutting.

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