Homemade granola bars for moms

My favorite snack lately has been homemade chewy granola bars. I recently got the book Mother Food at the recommendation of my friend, Amber Casbohm. Most women know to eat oats to increase their milk supply but there are actually a lot of other lactogenic foods. This snack can combine quite a few of them into a healthy, tasty bar. I got the recipe from smittenkitchen.com and have tweaked it just a bit.

1 2/3 cups quick rolled oats (if gluten-free, be sure to use gluten-free oats)
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup oat flour (or 1/3 cup oats, processed till finely ground in a food processor or blender)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-3 cups dried fruits and nuts, processed if you prefer smaller bits (for nursing moms, a combination of any of the following: dried apricots, figs, dates, cashews, peanuts, pecans, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds. I also like cranberries and cherries and more fruit than nuts.)
6 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or corn syrup (I usually use honey)
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon water

Mix together all dry ingredients, including nuts and fruits in a large bowl. In a small bowl or the measuring cup you melted the butter in, mix the wet ingredients. Then, combine them all in the large bowl until well moistened. Smitten Kitchen recommends an 8x8 pan but I usually use something a tad bit bigger or even a 9x13. Line it with parchment paper or use a non-stick spray. Then press the mixture into it with a spatula or your fingers. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Let cool completely. I recommend sticking it in the fridge until cold to completely set it so it's less crumbly. Cut with a serraded knife. You can store separately in small separate baggies or plastic wrap. They keep for a few weeks. These are a great snack for kids too!