No-Bake 5 Ingredient Granola Bars

unsalted almond or peanut butter (or your favorite nut/seed butter)

honey (can substitute with coconut nectar, 2/3 cup date paste or brown rice syrup)

coconut oil (, optional but recommended since it helps the bars hold better together)

oats (I used gluten free half rolled and half quick but use what you have on hand)

*2/3 cup almonds chopped ((see notes))

whole almonds

unsweetened shredded coconut (can substitute with crispy rice cereal)

salt and ground cinnamon (optional, but helps to balance the sweetness & boosts flavor)

pure vanilla extract

chocolate chips

dried fruit

flax seeds

chia seeds

sesame seeds

pumpkin seeds