No Bake Granola Bars

Line an 8 x 8 baking pan with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray; set aside.

In a food processor, add dried figs and process until it reaches a thick, sticky consistency. Add fig mixture to a large bowl, add maple syrup, almond butter and vanilla extract (if almond butter is not drippy, microwave for a few seconds). Mix until incorporated. Add slivered almonds, granola and coconut and mix well. Mix in chocolate chips and pour into prepared baking pan. With a back of a spoon or your hands, sprayed with cooking spray, spread the granola and press down until packed in the pan.

Place granola bars in the refrigerator to harden a bit, but please note these bars are pretty soft. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.