Tropical Almond Granola Bars

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter and 8 by 12 baking dish and line with parchment paper.

Toast oatmeal, almonds and coconut on a baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes, tossing occasionally until lightly browned.

Reduce oven to 300 degrees F.

Combine oatmeal mixture in a large bowl with wheat germ and pumpkin seeds, and set aside.

Combine butter, brown sugar, honey, vanilla and salt in small saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Stir for one minute and pour over oatmeal mixture. Add banana chips and mango and stir well.

Shape mixture in prepared pan with wet fingers, lightly pressing evenly into pan.

Bake at 300 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely, at least 2 hours, and cut into bars. Serve immediately or wrap tightly, for up to one week.