Hi guys! Sorry about taking last week off of blogging. I had been in Boston on a little holiday with some of my close friends from college. We had an unbelievable time cooking cookies (new recipe just around the corner), discovering the North End, running around Southie, and laughing until we couldn’t any more. Life is good! I’ll have a recap shortly of most of my Boston outings and several favorite stuff of mine, as well! But needless to say, Monday came and vacation ended. And now it’s October; I cannot believe it! I’ve been busy running outside seeking to soak everything up before Minnesota weather comes swinging in with detrimental temperatures. Obviously since it has been so lovely, I am slacking within the baking department. Sorry about that! I’m back today… with tasty small bars. You’re thrilled, right?
You should be! I’m a HUGE fan of all things pumpkin. Actually if I got to select my last meal on earth, it might be a simple slice of warm pumpkin pie with whipped cream. That’s my heaven. Significantly pumpkin may be the JAM to my peanut butter. What I really mean is certainly that it completes me.
These bars are just as beautiful as pie in their own way. They make mornings just a little brighter. In some way they feel intimate and will definitely have your house smelling like fall.
Oh and did We mention that they are healthy? Yes, it is possible to totally consume them for breakfast or like a treat – there’s just 128 calories per pub and healthy elements, too!
To make sure this recipe was gluten free of charge, I used gluten-free oats to make oat flour (listed in the instructions). Producing oat flour among the easiest things you can do, and especially wonderful if you’re gluten free! Oats hold a ton of moisture and provide healthful carbs – therefore eat up!
Second of all, I used TAKE IT EASY chocolate chips to keep the recipe vegan-friendly. However in the event that you aren’t vegan, regular mini chips will work simply fine!
I hope you enjoy this recipe. I’ve been working hard to generate much better treats and snacks! So of program… more coming soon!
Prep period:
10 mins
Cook time:
20 mins
Total period:
30 mins
Ingredients
2 teaspoons aluminum free baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cooking soda
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil
1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling at the top
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Apply 8×11 or 9 inches baking pan with nonstick food preparation spray.
Make oat flour: Place oatmeal into blender or food processor and mix for 1-2 moments until oatmeal resembles flour. You may want to stop blender and stir oats once or twice to make sure that all oats have already been blended.
Measure out simply 2 1/2 cups from the oat flour and place in a moderate dish. Whisk in cooking powder, baking soda, salt and spices; reserve.
In another large dish, whisk jointly pumpkin, brown sugar, vanilla extract, oil, and applesauce for 1-2 a few minutes before consistency is steady and creamy. Gradually add oat flour mixture and mix until just mixed.
Softly fold in 1/3 cup of chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons of delicious chocolate chips at the top. Bake for 15-25 moments or until blade inserted into middle comes out clean or with just a couple crumbs attached. Timing will depend on what size skillet you use, but definitely check around 15 minutes. Once finished cooking, cool 10 minutes on cable rack. Cut into 16 pieces.
Bars could be frozen. Basically bake, cool, slice; store in ziploc bag. Reheat independently for 30 seconds in microwave.
Be sure you read all ingredients and nutrition info to make sure recipe is definitely gluten free/vegan, if that is everything you desire.
Jenny
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Delicious!! I made these tonight pig feet and beans plan on making another batch soon.
I’m wondering how adding some peanut butter works? A small amount of extra proteins and flavour but may be too much?
Hi Monique!! I think I’m doing something wrong with these pubs. I made them the first time and while they appeared amazing, they had a really strong after-taste (sort of metallicy/soapy). I examined the formula and understood I hadn’t used aluminum-free baking powder. So I made them again, this time using the right baking powder. Once again they looked amazing but had the SAME aftertaste. I really want to love these….do you have any idea on what I’m performing wrong? I feel like I’m a bit crazy, but I swear I’m following a recipe exactly, except for spraying my skillet with coconut oil spray (I’ve considered that and don’t think this step would yield the effect I’m obtaining).
you might have any suggestions ?
I love your site!!
These bars are So excellent! I am not really vegan therefore i utilized 2 eggs rather than the applesauce, just because I put no applesauce on hand. I also utilized closer to 2/3 cup chocolate chips. They are not super lovely, but so damp! I wish to talk about them so I don’t eat all of them myself but at the same time don’t want to talk about at all!! These will be a staple for me when I want a sweet treat.
Does anyone eventually know the nutritional value for the original recipe?