Energy Bars

A while back, I told you about some No-Bake Energy Bites that are oh so tasty. However, I didn't make them as often as my children would have liked because they seemed too time consuming with the mixing, refrigerating, and rolling into balls. So, lately I have started using my food processor to do the mixing, skipped the refrigerating, and pressed the mixture into a pan. I then cut them into bars once they have firmed up in the refrigerator. This is so much simpler! And, they taste the same, so no complaints from my kids. Normally I serve these as a snack, but earlier this week my kids ate them for breakfast. 

No-Bake Energy Bars

1 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or other nut butter)
1/3 cup raw honey
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Add all ingredients, except the chocolate chips, to the bowl of a food processor. Process until thouroughly combined. Remove blade from the food processor and stir in chocolate chips. Press into an 8X6 pan and refrigerate until firm. Cut and serve. Store energy bars in the refrigerator.