Trail Mix Bars

These quick and easy homemade granola bars are the perfect after-school snack.  Cut into bars and wrap the finished bars in wax paper or plastic wrap to make a portable snack great for anyone on the go.

2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup ground flaxseed
¼ cup peanut butter
½ cup brown rice syrup or honey
1 cup dried fruit (raisins, dried cranberries)
¼ cup sunflower seeds
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon

Heat the peanut butter and brown rice syrup over low heat (use a double boiler for the best results).
Once the mixture begins to soften, stir in the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Pour mixture into a large glass dish. Pre-cut into 14 bars.
Refrigerate for several hours.
Cut and wrap individually.

Recipe makes 14 bars.

Nutrition information per bar:
Calories 190, fat 4.5g, saturated fat .5g, sodium 45mg, carbohydrate 33g, fiber 3g, protein 4g