Chewy Granola Bars
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin seed butter (or any seed or nut butter)
- ½ cup raw honey
- ½ cup unrefined coconut oil, melted
- 2½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats, gluten-free if needed
- 1 cup natural shredded coconut
- ½ cup chocolate chips, any type*
Directions:
Line a 9×13″ glass pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Heat the butter, honey, and coconut oil over medium-low in a large saucepan until bubbling a bit. Take off the heat.
Add in the oats and coconut and stir in well. Add in chocolate chips and stir quickly (they will melt somewhat).
Scrape out onto parchment paper, use a spatula to spread out, and pack down. Use a scrap of parchment paper and press down with your palm to pack down tighter.
Chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator, cut into bars. Store tightly covered.
To carry, wrap each bar in a bit of plastic wrap.
*Notes:
Depending on diet needs and allergies, use your favorite chocolate chips. We used a white chip, though any will work.
Bars are best in cooler weather; they soften considerably above 70*.