• 2 cups old-fashioned oats – we use Bob's Red Mill Gluten-free Old Fashioned Oats or Thrive's Organic Rolled Oats
• 1 1/3 cups unsweetened organic raw coconut flakes or unsweetened shredded coconut We use these coconut flakes or shreds!
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup peanut butter – we love Santa Cruz peanut butter. Stir before you measure unless you get Santa Cruz No Stir Peanut Butter!
• 1/3 cup organic ground flaxseed
• 3 – 4 heaping scoops of collagen protein powder. If you prefer, you can also use unflavored plain whey or pea protein powder. We use plain collagen peptides, also called collagen protein powder or hydrolysate.
• 2 tablespoons water

Optional:

• 1/3 – 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit, seeds, or whatever you prefer. These are my favorite gluten-free chips!