Perfect for an after school snack or an on-the-go treat, granola bars are the ultimate pack and go option.  
 
Ingredients
2 ½ cups quick oats
½ cup Rice Crispies
½ cup of mini semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon of salt
¼ cup coconut
⅛ cup flax seed
⅛ cup sesame seed
⅛ cup chia seed
⅓ cup coconut oil
¼ cup honey
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 drops Tangerine oil or an oil of your choice
 
Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Mix all dry ingredients together. Set aside.
3. Mix all wet ingredients together. Melt in a sauce pan over medium heat.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix uniformly.
5. Allow wet ingredients to absorb into dry ingredients. 
   
   Tip: If mixture is too dry, add more coconut oil or honey; if too wet, add more oatmeal.
   
   
6. Line cake pan with parchment paper. Pour in mixture and pat down.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until lightly brown.

Essential Oil Spotlight

Used throughout history in Chinese culture and herbal health practices, the tangerine fruit produces a tangy, sweet-smelling essential oil. Cold pressed from fruit of the Citrus reticulata tree, Tangerine oil contains antioxidants* and can be used in a variety of recipes for its flavor. With a fresh scent and countless uses, this is a helpful essential oil to have in your collection.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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