No Bake Easy Granola Bars

These are amazingly easy granola bars and have become a staple in our house.  They are no bake and you can make whatever modifications you want, adding in dried fruit or another topping.  Try them!

No Bake Easy Granola Bars

1 cup peanut butter (crunchy or smooth
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup coconut oil
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup chocolate chips

1.  In a medium pot, melt together peanut butter, honey and coconut oil over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth.  Remove from stove and stir in oats and coconut.

2.  Pour mixture into a 9x13" baking dish lined with parchment paper (for easy removal and cutting later). Spread into an even later, sprinkle with chocolate chips and press firmly down with the back of a spatula or spoon.

3.  Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm, then slice into squares or bars and remove from pan.

4.  Store granola bars in the refrigerator or freezer, individually wrapped in baggies or if you don't plan to pack them in lunches, you can simply store them in an airtight container with wax paper separating the layers.