"Homemade Granola Bars - 12 Ways - perfect easy, healthy on-the go gluten free snacks for school or work lunchboxes. Best of all, low carb keto options...."
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup unsalted almond or peanut butter (or your favorite nut/seed butter)
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1/2 cup honey (can substitute with coconut nectar, 2/3 cup date paste or brown rice syrup)
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1 tablespoon coconut oil (, optional but recommended since it helps the bars hold better together)
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2 cups oats (I used gluten free half rolled and half quick but use what you have on hand)
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*2/3 cup almonds chopped ((see notes))
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2 Tablespoons whole almonds
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1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (can substitute with crispy rice cereal)
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pinch salt and ground cinnamon (optional, but helps to balance the sweetness & boosts flavor)
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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chocolate chips
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dried fruit
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flax seeds
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chia seeds
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sesame seeds
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pumpkin seeds