There’s a new treat on the block and I see it being in weekly rotation- Bear Bars! Why Bear? Well, honey instead of sugar, that’s why. The Gentleman and I have been devouring (like bears) these as a filling, but sweet treat, a bit like a homemade Kind bar, but kind of better!

Bear Bars

• 3 c. rolled oats
• 4 c. mixed nuts, craisins, and/or raisins
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 bar of milk or dark chocolate
• 1 c. peanutbutter
• 1 c. honey

1. In a large bowl, combine oats, mixed nuts/dried fruits, salt, and cinnaomon.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine peanutbutter and honey. Mix over medium heat until smooth.
3. Turn heat to low and once you see bubbles around the edge of the pan, cook for five minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Pour peanutbutter mixture over bowl of oat mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Press coated mixture into a 9×13″ pan.
6. Drizzle with the melted chocolate of one chocolate bar and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
7. Keep in refrigerator.