Healthy Chewy Granola Bars

5min · 12 servings 1 1/2 cups mixed nuts/seeds • 1 cup organic oats • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (can sub more seeds/oats) • 1/2 cup unsweetened dried fruit (i did freeze dried blueberries but raisins, dates, goji berries & figs are all great!) •2 tbsp each chia & flax seeds 1 tsp vanilla • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp maple syrup • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or other oil, ghee, etc) • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional) •Pinch of sea salt Add all of the bar mix-ins to a large bowl. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add the maple & oil & bring to a bubble. Let it bubble for a minute & then remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla & sea salt. Pour the mixture over the mix-ins & give it a good mix. Pour into a lined 8x8 baking dish & be sure to press it very firmly into the bottom so they don’t