Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Oatmeal Energy Bars


One of the challenges of being on a gluten-free diet is to find delicious snacks that you can grab and go. If you're like me, which I suspect many of you are, you're constantly on the go. Going to work, going for a hike, going to the gym, or meeting a friend for coffee, these yummy bars are a great, healthy snack that you can grab and go. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 cup gluten-free oats
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 beaten eggs
1/2 cup applesauce
1/4 cup agave nectar
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1/2 cup mixed, dried fruit
1/2 cup vegan carob chips (or dark chocolate chips)

Prep:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line an 8-by-8 inch pan with aluminum foile and coat with cooking spray (or just use a stone pan without the aluminum foil). Set pan aside. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and set aside. In a large bowl combine oats, coconut flour, and ginger. Add whisked egg, agave nectar, apple saurce and oil; mix well. Stir in dried fruit and carob or chocolate chips. Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until lightly brown around the edges. Use edges of foil to lift from pan and cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Makes about 12-18 bars.


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