Granola Bars

Makes 8 servings (1 bar per serving)

Ingredients

  • ½ cup natural peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1½ tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup almonds, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp chocolate chips, melted (optional)

 

Preparation

  1. Combine peanut butter, honey, vanilla and coconut oil in a medium pot. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture is melted.
  2. Remove from heat and add flax seeds, chia seeds, shredded coconut, almonds and oats. Stir until fully combined.
  3. Pour into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper, packing mixture firmly into pan.
  4. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.
  5. Remove from pan and slice into 8 bars.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

 

Nutritional analysis per serving: 279 calories, 21 g fat, 8 g protein, 19 g carbohydrate (14 g available carbohydrate), 5 g fibre, 5 mg sodium

My Viva Plan® Servings: 2 grains, 1 protein, 3 fats