Honey Granola Bars

Honey Granola Bars
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1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup melted butter
2/3 cup peanut butter
2 tsp vanilla
3 cups quick oats
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup coconut
1/3 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup carob chips or mini chocolate chip
1 cup assorted nut or other dried fruit (or both) (optional)

Set oven to 350F degrees. Grease bottom only of a 13x9" baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir well.

Stir in the remaining ingredients. You may add whatever you want, as long as the mixture is sticking together in several large clumps. Press the mixture into the baking pan, using your fingers. Bake at 350F degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until golden. Cool completely, and cut into bars.