Dark Chocolate Granola Bars

So, my amazing friend shared this recipe with me. Whether you are a "clean" eater or a down right "filthy" one( little family joke)... These are a must to try! You will L.O.V.E. me for this!

A tip...if you are cutting sugar, you can use Splenda brown sugar

2 cups rolled oats (old fashioned oats)

3/4 c packed brown sugar

3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 c whole wheat flour
1/2 c choc chips (or nuts or dried fruit)
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 c coconut oil, melted (about 20-30 seconds in microwave)
1/2 c honey
1 egg, beaten
2 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350. Grease 9 x 13 baking dish.  Mix together dry ingredients (this is very important to do before adding the rest of the ingredients).  Add coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract and beaten egg.  Mix well.  Pat the mixture evenly into the baking dish.  Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are beginning to turn golden.  Cool for 5 min and cut into bars and remove from dish WHILE STILL WARM.