Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Bars / Gluten Free / Vegan

Recipe type: Dessert
Prep time:  20 mins
Cook time:  30 mins
Total time:  50 mins
Serves: 12 bars
 
If you're looking for a delicious gooey treat that's vegan & gluten-free, these Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Bars are perfect! Easy & naturally sweetened.
Ingredients

• ½ cup dates, soaked
• ¾ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup applesauce
• ¼ cup almond milk
• ½ cup oat flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅓–1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus more for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease an 8-inch x 8-inch pan.
2. In a medium bowl, place the dates. Pour in enough hot water to cover. Let sit for 10 minutes.
3. Drain dates.
4. 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.
5. Slowly add milk; continue to process.
6. Add oat flour, baking soda, vanilla, and salt. Process until completely mixed.
7. Stir in chocolate chips until all ingredients are combined.
8. Pour batter into the pan. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips.
9. Bake for 25-27 minutes. Let the bars cool in the pan for 15 minutes before serving.
   

Recipe: Compliments Emilie Eats: http://www.emilieeats.com/chocolate-chip-almond-butter-bars-vegan-gluten-free/