Chocolate Coconut Granola Bars

January 08, 2013

Peanut-free granola bars with coconut and a smooth chocolate-y layer.

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup coconut
1 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips, divided
1 1/2 tsp. shortening, divided

1. In a large bowl, mix the oats, crispy rice cereal, and the coconut. Set aside. 2. In a small pot, add the butter, brown sugar and honey and cook over medium-high heat until mixture starts to bubble. ...
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Nutritions

Calories
286

Sodium
54mg
2% DV

Fat
13g
21% DV

Protein
3g
6% DV

Carbs
36g
12% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Polysaturated Fat 0.8900000000000001g 5%

Monosaturated Fat 3g 22%

Cholesterol 18mg 6%

Sodium 54mg 2%

Potassium 148mg 4%

Protein 3g 6%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 2g 8%

Sugar 27g 55%

Vitamin A 287IU 5%

Vitamin B6 0.12mg 6%

Vitamin C 2mg 4%

Calcium 60mg 6%

Iron 1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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