Energy Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease a baking pan with the coconut oil.
3. 3
   If you like thick power bars, opt for an 8 by 8-inch pan; for thinner bars, use a 9 by 13-inch pan.
4. 4
   On a rimmed baking sheet, toast the pecans, almonds, and coconut until the coconut is deeply golden.
5. 5
   Stir once or twice along the way.
6. 6
   Mix the oats, toasted nuts, coconut, and the cereal, together in a large bowl and set aside.
7. 7
   Combine the rice syrup, sugar, salt, espresso, and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly as it comes to a boil and thickens just a bit (about 4 minutes).
8. 8
   Pour the syrup over the oat mixture and stir until it is evenly incorporated.
9. 9
   Spread into the prepared pan and cool to room temperature before cutting into whatever size bars you desire.