No-Bake Granola Bars

(makes 8 bars)

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup Rice Chex (or other cereal- Trader Joe’s Bran Flakes would be a good option)
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds (or your favorite nut)
• 1/2 cup nut butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, optional

Directions

1. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Microwave honey and nut butter in a separate bowl for 45 seconds and stir to combine.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until well coated.
4. Press into an 8×8 or 9×9 pan (line with parchment paper for easy removal) and freeze for 30 minutes.
5. Cut into 8 bars and store in the fridge.

Nutrition Information Serves: 8|  Serving Size: 1 bar Per serving: 
Calories: 263; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 32mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 9g

Recipe from: http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/no-bake-granola-bars/