Chewy Granola Bars

24 bars

5 cups oats, rolled or instant

4 tbsp ground flax

2 cups creamy nut butter of your choice

1¼ cups maple syrup

⅔ cup mini chocolate chips, dark

⅔ cup freeze dried strawberries, chopped

sprinkle salt, to taste

• To a bowl, add the oats and flaxmeal, and stir until combined. Next, add the peanut butter and maple syrup. Stir until a thick "batter" is formed. 
• Gently stir in the chocolate chips and freeze dried strawberries. 
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and transfer the batter to it. Using the bottom of a mug or another pan, pat the batter down until completely firm and evenly dispersed in the pan.
• Refrigerate for one hour to set. Once set, remove from the pan with the parchment paper, and slice into 24 pieces. Store the bars in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days or longer.