• 3 1/2 cups regular oatmeal
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 2/3 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup honey or molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

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1. To toast oats, spread oatmeal on a cookie sheet or large baking pan. Bake at 350° F for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir occasionally. Remove oats from oven and allow to cool.
2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl using a wooden spoon.
3. Press the mixture in a well-greased 9-by-13-inch pan.
4. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Cool pan on a wire rack. Cut bars when cool.
6. Substitute different kinds of chips, nuts or raisins to discover your favorite flavor!

This article first appeared in the March 2007 issue of Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Focus on the Family. Used by permission.