Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars

-1 In a small sauce pan, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil over medium heat. Whisk together until thick and creamy, for about 2-3 minutes.
-1 Turn the fire off and whisk in the vanilla extract. 
-1 Let the mixture cool while you combine the dry ingredients. 
-1 In a large bowl, combine the oats, cereal, chia seeds, salt, and 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips. 
-1 Pour the wet ingredients into the dry bowl, and toss together until evenly incorporated. 
-1 Line a medium sized baking dish, about 10u0022 by 7u0022, with parchment paper. Flatten the mixture into the pan and even out the top. 
-1 Let the mixture sit for 1 minute or so to cool, then pour the rest of the chocolate chips over the top and flatten them into the bars with the back of a cup or with your hands.
-1 Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours. Once hard, slice into 12 squares, or 16 bars. 
-1 Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks!