Step 1

In a medium pot on the stovetop, bring the brown sugar, honey, coconut oil, and salt to a boil. Boil for 1 minute.

Step 2

Add in the peanut butter and vanilla. Stir.

Step 3

Put the oats and Rice Krispies in a large mixing bowl. If you're adding any of the optional ingredients, mix them in.

Step 4

Pour the mixture from the pot over the oats and Rice Krispies. Stir.

Step 5

Let sit for 5 minutes or so.

Step 6

Spread parchment paper onto two cookie sheets.

Step 7

Lay the granola bar mixture on the parchment paper.

Step 8

Press a second cookie sheet on top to flatten. Sprinkle chocolate chips over and press again.

Step 9

Cool in the fridge. Cut.

Step 10

Freeze flat on the tray. When frozen, transfer the granola bars to freezer bags, remove the excess air, seal, and freeze again.