No-Bake Chocolate Granola Bars

I recently went away and experienced my usual 'what will I eat' panic.   In search of a snack, I checked out Pinterest and found my new favorite treat.  

It turned out that I didn't need to panic because Camp Kawkawa did an amazing job providing substitutions for those of us who had dietary concerns.

On the other hand I am thankful for the panic because these were amazing!  They are also vegan and gluten free! Hooray!




No-Bake Chocolate Granola Bars- serves 12 

Gluten free & Vegan

Adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction. Check out her website for some pictures and other combinations!

 Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 and 1/4 cups gluten free* oats
• 3/4 cup gluten free* Rice Krispies
• 1/2 cup salted peanuts
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• Extra peanuts and chocolate chips to sprinkle on top

Directions:

1. Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray** and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Over low heat, melt the coconut oil and chocolate chips in a medium pot.  Stir in peanut butter and honey.  Remove pot from heat. 
3. Mix in the oats, Rice Krispies, peanuts and chocolate chips. Press mixture into prepared baking pan. 
4. Top with mini chocolate chips and peanuts.
5. Put in fridge until set, 2+ hours.  Cut into squares and store in an airtight container.  

Notes:
* Of course, if you do eat gluten just use regular oats and Rice Krispies
** I use cooking spray because it helps the parchment paper stick to the pan.