1Add coconut flakes to a small skillet over low heat.
2Toast for a few minutes until the coconut is lightly browned and fragrant.
3Toss occasionally and watch closely to avoid burning.
4Remove from heat.
5In a medium pot, add peanut butter, honey, and butter or coconut oil over low heat.
6Warm until combined and smooth.
7Stir oats and coconut into the peanut butter mixture.
8Transfer bar mixture to an 8x8 baking dish lined with foil or parchment paper.
9Pack the bars in tightly and sprinkle with a little extra coconut.
10Let the bars set in the fridge for 30 minutes or so.
11Remove the bars from the dish, remove parchment, and chop up bars!
12Store bars on the counter for a few days or in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Ingredients
1 cup sweetened coconut, toasted
1 cup peanut butter
0.33 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter, or coconut oil
2 cups rolled oats
Equipment
small skilletmedium pot8x8 baking dishfoilparchment paper
Tips
Toast coconut flakes over low heat, watching closely to avoid burning.
For add-ins like chocolate chips, vanilla extract, chopped nuts, or dried fruit, keep the total amount to around 1/2 cup to ensure bars stick together well.
Store bars on the counter for a few days or in the fridge for up to two weeks.