COCONUT GRANOLA BARS

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"These quick-to-fix bars are wholesome and delicious," assures Maria Cade of Fort Rock, Oregon. "I sometimes make them for bake sales."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, peanut butter, corn syrup, butter and vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to peanut butter mixture and stir to coat. Press into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.