Name: No-Bake Chewy Coconut Granola Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 9 large squares
Ingredients: 4-5 Medjool dates, pitted; 1/3 cup (80g) honey (or brown rice syrup); 1/3 cup (85g) almond butter (or any nut butter); 2 Tablespoons coconut oil (or unsalted butter; you need a fat that's solid at room temperature); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 and 1/2 cups (120g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats; 1 cup (80g) unsweetened shredded coconut (plus extra for topping, if desired); 3/4 cup (65g) slivered/sliced almonds; 2 Tablespoons almond meal/almond flour (or oat flour); optional: 1/3 cup (60g) finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate or mini chocolate chips