Description
Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, these Healthy Vegan Oat Bars are not only a delicious treat but also a satisfying snack to fuel your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats, chopped
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats
- 2 Tablespoons flaxseed meal
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon *
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt *
Wet Ingredients:
- 6 Medjool dates *
- ¼ cup unsweetened plain plant milk
- 1/3 cup + 1 Tablespoon cashew butter *
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon molasses *
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place the oven rack in the center position.
- Line an 8 x 8 baking pan with parchment paper with extra hanging over the edges for easy removal. Set aside.
- Place 1 cup of rolled oats into the food process, and pulse for 15 seconds, then place into a large bowl.
- Then add all the remaining Dry Ingredients into the large bowl with the chopped oats, whisk until well combined.
- Place the Medjool dates into the food processor and pulse until the dates are finely minced. Then add the remaining Wet Ingredients into the food processor with the minced Medjool dates and pulse until everything is homogenized.
- Place wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients, stir until everything is mixed well. Then place the mixture into the parchment lined 8 x 8 baking dish, smooth out carefully and press to really pack the mixture down.
- Place in a preheated oven and bake at 350 F for 24 to 25 minutes until set and the edges are pulling away from the sides of the pan and turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool for at least 25 minutes, then score, cut, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 9