Granola bars (thanks kathleen!)

Granola Bars 

Kathleen Nelson

9 c rolled oats

3 c whole wheat flour

2 t baking soda

2 t vanilla

1 c chopped pecans

2 c craisins

1 bag of organic chocolate  chips

3/4 c brown sugar, optional

1.5 c melted butter (You can substitute with honey...I use whatever I have on hand)

2-4 c liquid sweetener (I use honey and maple syrup)

1.     Mix all the dry ingredients.

2.     While mixing on low, slowly add melted butter.

3.     While mixing on low add liquid sweetener until mixture starts to come together.

1.     Press into a large jelly roll or bar pan (I usually just put it in an 9x13 pan along with an 8x8 and it works fine.)

5.     Bake at 325 for 20 minutes