Lunchbox granola bars

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 170°C. Line a 27 cm x 18 cm baking dish with baking paper.

2. Step 2

   Place ½ cup of the rolled oats into a food processor and process until a rough flour forms. Place oat flour into a large bowl with the remaining rolled oats, rice bubbles, coconut, chia seeds and baking soda.

3. Step 3

   Place the coconut oil and honey into a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture has melted and combined.

4. Step 4

   Pour into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix well. Transfer into the prepared baking dish then press down firmly using the back of a spoon. This will help the bars hold together.

5. Step 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown all over. Remove from the oven and press down again with the back of a spoon to make it firmer.

6. Step 6

   Cool on a rack for 10 minutes then score the surface into 12 bars with a sharp knife. This will help to cut the slice into perfect bars once it cools fully. Once cooled to room temperature, chill for 1 to 2 hours before fully cutting the bars.

7. Step 7

   Drizzle with melted chocolate if desired. Store refrigerated in an airtight container.