Yogurt Granola Bars

Directions

To make the bars:

1. In a large bowl mix together the oats, rice crispies, coconut, almonds, flax seeds, and salt.
2. In a small glass bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 30 seconds or until the mixture is liquidy and pourable.
3. Add the honey mixture to the dry oat mixture and mix until everything is moist and combined. If it seems too dry, add additional honey, 2 tbsp at a time. Don’t add too much though, or else the bars won't dry and harden.
4. Press the mixture into a 9x13 pan lined with parchment. Use the back of a measuring cup to tightly pack the mixture into the pan. Cover and place in the freezer for 1 hour. Cut into 12-20 bars and return to the freezer while you make the coating.

To make the yogurt coating:

1. Mix the water and vanilla in a small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over the top and whisk with a fork until well combined. Set aside for about 5 minutes or until needed while it sets into a thick gel.
2. In another small bowl, stir together the yogurt and honey. Microwave at 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until the yogurt is runny and very warm to the touch. Don't let it get too hot or the yogurt will curdle. I microwaved mine for only 30 seconds total.
3. Whisk the gelatin into the warm yogurt mixture until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
4. Pour the yogurt mixture into a medium mixing bowl. Add the powdered sugar on top. Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture on medium speed until the yogurt and powdered sugar combine into a thick, pourable, coating.
5. Drizzle the yogurt mixture generously over the bars. Alternatively, dip the bars one side at a time for an even thicker delicious coating.
6. Allow the granola bars to sit overnight until the yogurt is dry to the touch. Once the bars are completely dry, store them in an airtight container at room temperature.