Super Yay Granola Bars

Another Vegetarian Time's recipe out of the latest magazine. These are really good , give them a try.

Makes 32 bars.
Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter-I used crunchy, low sodium.peanut butter.
• 1 cup, honey
• 3 cups instant rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup chocolate whey protein powder
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes-I used 1 cup
• 1 cup ground flaxseeds

Directions:

1. Combine peanut butter and honey in a small saucepan, and heat until well blended.
2. Remove from heat and add the rest of the ingredients.
3. Mix well.
4. Pour into a sprayed 9 " by 13 "  glass pan.( the recipe called for an 8 by 8 " pan but I felt that was way too small.)
5. Press mixture into the pan. Dampen fingers with cold water to push down.
6. Freeze until set.
7. Cut into small pieces and freeze.

Tips From Verna's Test Kitchen:

1. The recipe did not call for it, but I melted a couple teaspoons of coconut oil and added 1 cup chocolate chips of choice, and spread ovr the bars. Freeze after adding the chocolate topping.
2. I also added 1 teaspoon of Chinese Five Spices to the bars.
3. I am melting chocolate chips for the top right now and plan on putting 1/2 teaspoon of the Chinese Five Spices to the chocolate also.
4. The Chinese Five Spices is wonderful in this recipe.

Enjoy!!!