No-Bake Nut & Chocolate Energy Bars

1. 1

   Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray (canola or coconut), line with parchment, then spray parchment; set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl, combine chopped cashews, cereal, oats, dates, and coconut.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan, stir together almond butter, honey, and dairy-free butter over medium heat until butters melt and mixture is smooth. Pour over the dry ingredients, stir to coat evenly, then press into prepared baking pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

4. 4

   Shortly before removing the pan from the fridge, melt dairy-free chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second increments. Stir and repeat until melted and smooth. Once ready, drizzle the chocolate over the granola, then chill the granola in the freezer until the chocolate hardens, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove granola from pan and cut into 10 even bars. Store granola bars in a cool place in a covered container for up to 1 week. (I keep mine in the freezer, but it's totally up to you!)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.