1/2cupcrispy brown rice cerealno sugar listed in ingredients, see notes
6ozwhole raw almonds
Chocolate Topping
1/2cupcoconut oil
1/2 cupcocoa powder
3Tbsphoney
Instructions
Granola Bars
Preheat oven to 350. Chop nuts. Arrange nuts and oats on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 12 minutes.
While nuts and oats are roasting, add dates, honey, and peanut butter to a food processor. Process until dough forms. Remove from food processor and add to a mixing bowl.
Add nuts, oats, and cereal to the date mixture in the bowl. Stir until well combined. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Press mixture out onto baking sheet into a flat rectangle about 1 inch thick. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
Chocolate Topping
Melt coconut oil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in honey and cocoa powder until smooth. Let stand 10 minutes. Spread over oats mixture. Return to fridge for 15 minutes. Remove from fridge and cut into bars. Serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.