Muesli Bars

Directions

• Line a square pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with coconut oil. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the nuts and seeds, oats, flaked coconut, dried fruit, chia seeds and cinnamon.
• Stir together the almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl or liquid measuring cup. Microwave the mixture for 30 seconds – it should be hot and pour easily.
• Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the almond butter/maple syrup mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until all of the dry ingredients are coated.
• Pour the sticky mixture into the prepared pan and then use a flat-bottomed drinking glass, measuring cup, or spatula to press the mixture into a firm, even layer in the pan.
• Chocolate Icing- Combine ingredients into a pan over low heat and stir to combine. Pour over the bars and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before cutting into 10 granola bars.
• Store the granola bars in a sealed bag or container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or in the freezer for a few months.