Backpacker Bars

1 c. butter 1 1/2 c. brown sugar 1 c. quick cooking oats 1 c. whole wheat flour 1 c. white flour 1/2 c. wheat germ 4 tsp. grated orange peel 4 tsp. eggs, lightly beaten 2 c. whole almonds 1 c. chocolate chips 1/2 c. chopped dates 1/2 c. chopped dried apricots 1/2 c. shredded coconut <> Preheat oven to 350. Cream butter with 1 cup brown sugar. Stir in oats, wheat flour, white flour, wheat germ, and orange peel. Press mixture into bottom of an ungreased 9 x13" baking pan. Combine eggs, almonds, chocolate chips, dates, apricots, coconut and remaining 1/2 c. brown sugar. Mix gently, but thoroughly. Pour over butter mixture. Spread evenly. Bake 30-35 minutes and cool before cutting into bars.