Strawberry Granola Bars

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp

coconut oil

2/3 cup

drippy almond butter

1 cup

coconut nectar (, can also sub with sugar free maple syrup such as Lakanto, Sukrin Gold, brown rice syrup or honey)

1 tsp

vanilla extract

2 cups

gluten free old fashioned rolled oats (, for paleo OR low carb - sub with square shaped coconut flakes such as Bob's Red Mill)

1/3 cup

finely ground oat flour OR almond flour

1/2 cup

sliced almonds

1/4 cup

unsweetened shredded coconut

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp

Himalayan pink salt or sea salt

3/4 cup

freeze-dried strawberries or dried strawberries

2 tbsp

mini chocolate chips (, optional (use vegan or sugar free brand such as Lily's as needed))