Servings: 6-8
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of old fashion oats-use GF oats if you have Celiac Disease
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup dates-soaked for 1 hour prior to use
- 1/2 cup raisins-1 hour prior to use
- 1/4 cup of dried quinoa-to be sprinkled over the bars before baking
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, or hazelnuts
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk/almond milk
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 chia egg replacement mixture-(1 tbsp chia for 3 tbsp water)
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. You will need either an 8 x 8 in or 9 x 9 in square pan.
Combine all ingredients (expect for the quinoa) in a bowl. Mix until well combined. Grease the pan with coconut oil and add the mixture to the pan. Sprinkle the quinoa over the bars and bake for 30-35 minutes. These bars are packed with a lot of nutrients! Try them for breakfast or just for a snack during the day. Enjoy!
Chia Girl 