Homemade Granola Bars

INGREDIENTS

GRANOLA BARS

Adapted from Alton Brown

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 40 min

Serves: 16 (2-inch) squares

Ingredients

2 cups

old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup

sliced almonds (or chopped nuts of your choice), toasted if desired

1/2 cup

unsweetened shredded coconut

1/2 cup

wheat germ or ground flax seed

1/3 cup

honey

1/4 cup

packed brown sugar

2 tbsp

unsalted butter, plus extra for pan

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

3/4 cup

raisins (other dried fruits of your choice)