Homemade granola bars

2 c oats
3/4 c wheat germ
3/4 c flax seed
3/4 c crushed nuts (whatever kind you like)
1/2 c brown sugar
4 tbsp margarine
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix oats, wheat germ, flax seed, and nuts in large baking pan with sides. Toast in oven for 8-10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes to prevent burning. Meanwhile, line a 9x13 pan with waxed paper and lightly grease the entire wax paper (you will be folding the top over the bars). Remove toasted 'fiber' (lol) and place in a large bowl. Put brown sugar, margarine, vanilla and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Pour liquie over toasted contents and stir very well. At this point, you can also add some dried fruit, a handful of chocolate chips, or some cinnamon (all are delicious).  Then place granola mixture in prepared pan, spread evenly, and fold waxed paper over the top. Press down on the granola bars very firmly and set aside for 2-3 hrs to cool and firm. Then peel wax paper off and cut into bars.

Note: This recipe is very flexible, you can substitute a lot without problems. It was taken from http://www.joyfulabode.com/2008/04/11/homemade-granola-bar-recipe-no-high-fructose-corn-syrup-in-these-bars/ and you can find tips on cutting them as well as lots of pictures on making them there.