Banana Chocolate Walnut Granola Bars

 

3 T. Coconut oil, plus more for greasing the pan

2/3 C. Honey

1/4 C. Brown sugar

1/2 tsp. Salt

2 tsp. Vanilla extract

2 C. Rolled oats

1 C. Crispy rice cereal

1 C. Walnuts

1 C. Banana chips

1 C. Chocolate chips

 

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13 inch baking pan with coconut oil. In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, crispy rice cereal, walnuts, and banana chips. Place the coconut oil, honey, brown sugar, salt and vanilla in a small pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for about a minute and then pour over the oatmeal mixture. Stir well, add the chocolate chips, and stir again. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. With wet fingers, press the mixture into the pan so that the top is even. Bake for 30 minutes. The bars should be golden brown. Let cool completely and cut into bars. Let cool for about 15 minutes, and then turn out onto a cutting board. Slice, enjoy a warm piece with butter, and cover the rest with foil or in a food storage container for your trip.