YIELD: 12 BARS
With its salty, sweet flavor and soft, chewy texture, this snack can satisfy multiple cravings at once! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for best texture.
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 °F.
Lightly grease an 8 × 8-inch pan.
Spread the oats in an even layer onto a large baking sheet and lightly toast for 7 minutes.
Remove oats from the oven and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Using your hands, crumble in the almond meal, salt, maple syrup, agave, coconut oil, date sugar, vanilla extract, and sliced almonds.
Mix the chia seed and water and let rest for 5 minutes, until gelled.
Mix in with the rest of the ingredients and then using hands lightly greased with coconut oil, press the mixture tightly and firmly into the pan.
Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Gently cut into bars and store chilled in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Ingredients
2½ cups certified gluten-free oats
½ cup almond meal
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons maple syrup
⅓ cup agave
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons softened coconut oil
¼ cup date sugar or coconut palm sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon ground chia seed
3 tablespoons water
