1 2/3cupsrolled oatsold fashioned or quick cooking
1/3cuppacked brown sugar
1/3cupwhole wheat flourcan also use oat flour
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonground cinnamon
2 to 3cupsdried fruitnuts, seeds, etc. (see note below*)
1/3cuppeanut butter
6tablespoonsbuttermelted
1/4cuphoneymaple syrup, or corn syrup
2tablespoonslight corn syrup
1tablespoonwater
Instructions
Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Mixture will be crumbly. Press into a square pan (8"x8" pan for thicker bars, or a 9"x9" for thinner bars) lined with parchment paper that has been lightly greased. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes, until edges have turned golden brown. Cool completely in pan. Remove from pan and slice into bars with a serrated knife. Can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator in an airtight container or plastic bag.
*My mix of ingredients: 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1/3 cup flax seed, 1/3 cup wheat germ, 1/3 cup sliced almonds, and 1 cup puffed rice cereal. I also suspect that 2-3 cups of my granola recipe would be an excellent fit for these bars.