Energy Bars

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter, sunflower butter or almond butter
• 2/3 cup honey
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseeds or chia seeds
• 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1 cup any combination of nuts, seeds and soft dried fruit (sunflower seeds, raisins, dried cranberries, etc)
• shredded coconut

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine the peanut butter and honey in a large mixing bowl and stir until smooth.

2. Gradually add oats and chia seed/flaxseeds. Add chocolate chips and nut/seed/fruit mixture.

3. Mix gently to combine. Use a 7x11 or 9x9 pan sprayed with baking spray.

4. Sprinkle bottom with coconut, pat down mixture firmly, and sprinkle more coconut on top and pat down.

5. refrigerate and cut into small bars. Enjoy for a healthy snack. Keep Refrigerated.