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Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Bars

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dates soaked
  • 3/4 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 –1/2 cup chocolate chips plus more for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. 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 25-27 minutes.
  • Let the bars cool in the pan for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

To be truly refined sugar free, instead of chocolate chips, try cranberries and walnuts!
Recipe from Emilie Eats