CHOCOLATE CHIP ALMOND BUTTER BARS - GLUTEN FREE AND VEGAN

CHOCOLATE CHIP ALMOND BUTTER BARS - GLUTEN FREE AND VEGAN

By emilieeats.com

MAKES - 12 BARS

INGREDIENTS

100g/½ cup dates, soaked

170g/¾ cup almond butter

57g/¼ cup applesauce

60ml/¼ cup almond milk

60g/½ cup oat flour

1½ teaspoons baking soda

1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon salt

100g/1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus more for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350F/175C. Lightly grease an 8-inch x 8-inch pan.  In a medium bowl, place the dates. Pour in enough hot water to cover. Let sit for 10 minutes.  Drain dates.  In the bowl of a food processor or blender, add dates, almond butter, and applesauce. Process until well combined, stopping to scrape down the sides.  Slowly add milk; continue to process.  Add oat flour, baking soda, vanilla, and salt. Process until completely mixed.  Stir in chocolate chips until all ingredients are combined.  Pour batter into the pan. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips.  Bake for 30-33 minutes. Let the bars cool in the pan for 15 minutes before serving.