Nut-Free Chewy Granola Bars

Nut-Free Chewy Granola Bars

Ingredients:
oats
wheat flour, white, all-purpose, unenriched
shortening confectionery, coconut (hydrogenated) and or palm kernel (hydrogenated)
raisins, seeded
spartan, real semi-sweet chocolate baking chips,
seeds, flaxseed
wheat germ, crude
sugars, granulated
leavening agents, baking soda
salt, table
oil, olive, salad or cooking
honey

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350.
Mix oatmeal, flour, coconut, raisins, chocolate chips, flax seeds, wheat germ, sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
Add the vegetable oil and honey.
Mix well until sticky.
It is best to use your hands to make sure everything is turned together.
Line 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
Press mixture firmly into pan.
Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Granola bars will look soft when you take them out of the oven, but if you leave them in until they are brown they will be overcooked.
Cut into bars while still warm.