No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars

• 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup ancient-grain cereal blend (such as Cheerios + Ancient Grains)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup chopped unsalted pistachios
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
• Cooking spray

1. Combine first 6 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl.
2. Combine peanut butter, honey, and dates in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook 3 minutes or until peanut butter melts, stirring frequently.
3. Pour peanut butter mixture over oat mixture; stir well to combine. Spread mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray; press firmly to form a compact, even layer. Place pan in freezer for 10 minutes. Remove from freezer, and cut into 12 bars.

quickcooking oats, cereal, coconut, pistachios, vanilla, kosher salt, peanut butter, honey, dates, cooking spray

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/no-bake-chewy-granola-bars (may not work)