Homemade Granola Bars

(serves 8-10; estimated cost: $12, or $1.50 per serving)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter

• ⅔ cup honey 

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

• ½ teaspoon sea salt 

• 2½ cups whole oats 

• ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips

• 3 tablespoons pepitas

• 3 tablespoons of crushed nuts (of your choice)

Steps:

1. Line an 8x8 with parchment paper

2. In a large bowl stir together the peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt, until smooth.

3. Add the oats, chocolate chips, and pepitas (or nuts). The mixture might seem dry at first, but keep stirring and it'll come together. Stir to combine and press firmly into the pan. Use a second piece of parchment paper and the back of a measuring cup to help flatten the mixture. 

4. Chill for at least 1 hour, then slice into bars.

5. Store bars in the fridge.