Vegan Almond Joy Cookie Bars
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Notes
This recipe comes courtesy of NuNaturals
Yields10 bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (can substitute sweetened)
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup organic sugar, or 3/4 cup organic sugar if not using Stevia Baking Blend
- 1/2 cup NuNaturals NuStevia Sweetenerâ„¢ Baking Blend, or their MoreFiberâ„¢ Baking Blend
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 tablespoons agave
- 2 teaspoons almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degress F.
- Spray an 8-inch by 8-inch pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, coconut, oats, almonds, and chocolate chips.
- In smaller bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
- Add wet mixture to dry, stir until combined.
- If mixture appears dry, add a splash more of almond milk
- Spread dough into bottom of pan and bake 20-25 minutes, until set and golden brown around edges.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
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