YUMMMMM! These were fun to make and even better to eat!!! I actually bit into these and thought to myself, these could be a dessert… thats how good they are!! Plus, if you are like me a love to bake, it is a good way to get your baking fix in!

The nutrient breakdown of these make them a great pre-workout snack because of the quick and slow carbs. They also have some fat and a bit of protein which will help the energy last longer.

If you are wanting to utilize them as an everyday snack, pair with a piece of fruit and a hard boiled egg and it will be a well balanced snack that will provide great lasting energy!

Monster Granola Bars

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup peanut butter

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1/8 cup avocado oil (or melted coconut oil)

• 3/8 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 2 cups oats

• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

• 1/4 cup raisins

How to:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.

2. Combine peanut butter, honey, oil, applesauce and vanilla in a medium bowl. Mix well.

3. Add the flour, baking soda, oat. Mix to combine.

4. Mix in chocolate chips and raisins

5. Transfer to the 8x8 pan and press down so it is evenly distributed.

6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool before you take it out of the pan.

7. Remove from the pan and cut into equal portions.

8. If you will be eating right away, store in refrigerator. If you will be storing them for snacks to grab over the next couple of months, wrap each individually in foil and stir in the freezer.