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In a large mixing bowl combine oats, sunflower kernels, coconut, flax seed meal, oat bran, dates/fruit and nuts.
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In a small sauce pan, melt margarine over medium-low heat.
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Add corn syrup, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and honey; stir to combine.
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Increase heat to medium and stir occasionally.
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Meanwhile spray a 13x9 baking pan with non-stick spray.
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Measure out a sheet of foil large enough to cover pan.
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Spray foil with non-stick spray and set aside.
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Cook corn syrup mixture until it comes to a full boil; let boil for one minute.
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Remove from heat and pour over oat mixture.
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Stir to combine (mixture will be very stiff).
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Transfer mixture into prepared pan.
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Cover with prepared foil and PRESS FIRMLY.
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You want the mixture to be as compact as possible.
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I've even used a small cutting board to help press the mixture firmly& evenly (don't be afraid to stand on it!).
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When mixture is as firm and even as you would like, remove foil& let mixture cool.
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Cut into bars.
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Note: Don't be afraid to add, remove and/or substitute ingredients, such as chocolate chips, wheat germ, raisins, anything goes.
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I'd love to get some other suggestions!
