Perfect Homemade Granola Bars: Low in Sugar & Delicious

Ingredients

• maple syrup¾ cup
• creamy almond butter, unsalted¾ cup
• organic, gluten-free rolled oats2½ cups
• sea salt½ teaspoon
• dark chocolate chips¼ cup
• desiccated coconut¼ cup

Method

1. In a small pot, over low heat, add the almond butter and maple syrup, stirring until well-combined but are not hot (this should happen quickly).
2. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, add the remaining ingredients.
4. Pour the warm almond butter mixture atop, stirring until well-incorporated.
5. In an 8x8 baking dish, greased with coconut oil, dump, pack and flatten the mixture using your hands.
6. Cover and refrigerate until firm (about an hour).
7. Slice into bars or squares.