Chocolate Coconut Granola Bars

-1 cup gluten-free rolled oats

-1/4 cup coconut flakes + 1 tablespoon for garnishing

-1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

-1/4 teaspoon vanilla

-2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

-1/3 cup roasted almonds, chopped

-1/3 cup brown rice syrup

-pinch of sea salt for garnish