Description
Subtly sweet and delicious, but without all the guilt. A great breakfast, or add some ice cream for dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
- ¼ cups Water
- ¾ cups Brown Sugar
- ¼ cups Coconut Oil, Melted
- ⅓ cups Vegan Butter, Softened
- ¼ cups Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 cup All-purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1-½ cup Rolled Oats
- ⅛ teaspoons Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoons Ground Cloves
- 1 Large (or 2 Small) Granny Smith Apple(s), Seeded, Peeled, Cored, And Diced Into Small Pieces
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray an 8-inch baking dish with coconut oil (or cooking spray).
In a small bowl or mug, make chia egg by mix together chia seeds with water. Set aside until thickened, 4–5 minutes.
In a large bowl, add brown sugar, coconut oil, vegan butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and chia egg. Add flour, baking soda, oats, sea salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir until combined. Add apple and stir until blended.
Spoon the mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake uncovered at 350ºF for 35–40 minutes.
It is best to let cool and then refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting and serving. Makes 15 squares.
