Tropical Granola Bars

Yes, I am aware the grocery store has lots of options when it comes to different varieties of granola bars. However, they are so easy to make at home, that you shouldn't even buy the boxed kind, in my opinion. I need healthy snacks around the house for my pregnancy cravings, so I decided to make a batch of these. Boy I was not disappointed. These are perfect for a quick on the go breakfast as well.

Tropical Granola Bars
Adapted by: http://www.fortheloveofcooking.net/2009/10/tropical-granola-bars.html

Ingredients
2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup macadamia nuts - chopped
1/3 cup raw honey
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons light butter, plus extra for the pan
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lite salt
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/3 cup craisins or raisins (I used craisins...yum!)

Directions
-Butter a 9x9 baking dish and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
-Spread the oats and macadamia nuts on a baking pan and toast in the oven 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once.
-In a saucepan over medium heat, add the honey, brown sugar, butter, extract and salt. Cook until brown sugar is dissolved.
-Once the oat mixture is done in the oven, remove and reduce heat to 300 degrees.
-Immediately add the oat mixture to the brown sugar mixture. Add in the coconut and craisins. Stir until completely combined.
-Spread mixture into buttered baking dish and press down, evenly distributing all the ingredients and bake for 25 minutes.
-Remove from the oven and cool completely before slicing.
-Cut into squares or bars and store in an airtight container or wrap individually in saran wrap.

Enjoy! :)