Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Ingredients

• 4 cups old fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup chocolate chips ((You can substitute raisins or other dried fruit for the chocolate chips.))
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable, canola, avocado or other oil of choice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup honey

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. 2

   Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir thoroughly to combine.

5. 5

   Place granola mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet and shape into a rectangle, about 13 x 9 x 1 inch thick. Press firmly so that the granola sticks together.

6. 6

   Bake for 30-40 minutes.

7. 7

   Allow to cool completely, then cut into 3 x 1 inch bars.