granola bars

i can't believe i haven't posted a recipe since Christmas!  i know a number of you have asked me for various recipes.  today i will share one that a new friend asked for last night.  it is an all natural granola bar  that is fun to make with kids.  in fact, i got this recipe from my dear friend Allene who is a great mom who lets her kids get involved in many of her cooking adventures.


G R A N O L A    B A R S


2 cups oatmeal
1 cup peanut butter (i use crunchy)
1 cup honey
1 cup sesame seeds (i use about 1/2 cup)
1 cup raw sunflower seeds
1 cup nuts (optional - i usually don't)
1 cup chocolate chips (i use ghiradelli semi-sweet)


mix all dry ingredients, then add the peanut butter and honey.  mix (best to mix with hands).  


spread on a baking sheet (i lay parchement over it and use a rolling pin) and place in freezer for at least 15 minutes.  cut into bars.  wrap individually with plastic wrap and store in the freezer in a ziplock freezer bag.