Heat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9- by 13-inch pan (or line it with parchment paper).
Put the oats, chocolate chips, almonds, cranberries, coconut, and salt in a large bowl; stir to combine.
Add the peanut butter, barley malt syrup, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir well to thoroughly incorporate the wet ingredients.
Transfer the oat mixture to the pan, using a spatula or your hands to press it into an even layer.
Bake the granola bars until they begin to brown around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
Cool completely before slicing and serving. (Store leftover granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days.)
