Line an 8" square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil
In a medium saucepan (preferably non-stick), combine maple syrup, coconut oil and nut butter. Heat over medium heat until it is well combined
½ cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, ½ cup peanut, almond or cashew butter
Remove the pan from the heat
Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted and well-combined
⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Add the coconut, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon and almonds. Stir to combine.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅓ cup almonds, ⅓ cup shredded coconut
Add the oats and stir until well mixed.
½ cup rolled oats, 1 ½ cup quick oats
Spread the mixture in to the prepared pan (Hint: use another piece of parchment paper to press the mixture to the edges and level it)
Sprinkle shredded coconut on top and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until hardened
⅓ cup shredded coconut
Cut the chocolate granola bars in to 10 equal portions