How can I make granola bars at home?

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

On a sheet plan lined with tin foil mix:

2 cups rolled oats

3/4 cup wheat germ

3/4 cup seeds (I recommend the following)

1/4 raw hulled sunflower seeds

1/4 raw hulled pumpkin seeds

1/4 flax seed

1 cup chopped nuts (almonds and walnuts taste great together)

Toast in the oven for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a sauce pan bring the following to a gentle simmer:

2/3 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup honey

4 tbsp unsalted butter (NO MARGARINE)

2 tsp real vanilla extract

1/2 tsp salt

In a large bowl mix toasted mixture with 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional), 8-8.5oz of chopped dried fruit. Then mix in the melted mixture.

Line a 11"x13" baking dish with the tin foil from the sheet pan and spray with cooking spray. Smooth out mixture into the pan and press flat. Let stand 2-3 hours before cutting.