No-Bake Coconut Bars

If you are a coconut lover, then this recipe is for you.

These coconut bars combine peanut butter, oats and chocolate for a sweet snack.

Chill the bars until firm before cutting.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of peanut butter
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 1/2 cup unrefined coconut oil
• 2 cups of rolled oats (not instant oats)
• 1 cup of coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup of flaxseed meal
• 1/3 Cup of toasted coconut to decorate (optional)

Preparation

1. Melt peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Stir frequently so that the mixture is melted.
3. Add the chocolate chips and continue to stir until melted, about a minute or two.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the rest of the ingredients.
5. Stir until the ingredients are well combined.
6. Pour into an 8 x 8-inch dish. Add toasted coconut on top.
7. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens, at least 3-4 hours, and cut into 2-inch square pieces.

Keep refrigerated.