Coconut Granola Bars
Simple to make, and scrumptious to nosh on. These bars are packed with coconut and chocolate! Peanut butter gives them added taste. Enjoy!
Servings: 35 small bars
Ingredients
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ¾ cup rice syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats uncooked
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
Instructions
- Spray a 10 x 15" baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Stir the first five ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until combined.
- Now add the remaining ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until well combined. The mixture should resemble stiff cookie dough.
- Now transfer the mixture to baking dish. Use the back of a spoon to spread it evenly. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes on the counter.
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Place baking dish in oven, and bake for 25-30 minutes. The top should be golden brown.
- Cool completely. Then slice into bars.
- Store in an airtight container. Or shove them in your face while still hot like I did.
- Serve with a big old granola bar loving smile!
Notes
Recipe adapted slightly from VSL#3 Coconut Granola Bars
Original recipe also use:
protein powder
ground chia seeds
protein powder
ground chia seeds