Hearty Oat And Barley Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups rolled oats (large or quick flakes)
1 cup barley
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
1 cup light peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 large egg

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F Grease and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper so the paper hangs over the sides of the pan.
In a bowl, toss together oats, barley flakes, coconut cranberries and seeds. Set aside.
In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, butter, vanillla and cinnamon and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Pour melted mixture over dry mixture and stir together. Blend in egg and spread mixture into pan, patting down evenly.
Bake for 30 minutes and then let cool for 20 minutes. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container.