2 cups rolled oats
2 tsp virgin coconut oil (melted)
1/2 cup coconut nectar (or sub brown rice syrup - they will be a tad sweeter)
pinch of pink salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp raw mesquite powder (optional)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp nut butter (peanut used) (room temperature)
2 tsp ground flax seeds
1 cup unsweetened coconut (toasted - see below)

Optional: 2 Tbsp mini chips (butterscotch chips used)
drizzle: 1 Tbsp mini chips + 1/2 tsp coconut oil

Protein boost: fold in 1-2 Tbsp of your favorite protein powder (unsweetened - no fillers) to boost the protein per bar.

Nutrition Facts: (per serving if 9 bars - no chips) calories: 190 fat: 8g protein: 4g fiber: 4g