Soft Baked Oat Snack Bars

The softest, tastiest baked snack bars ever! {gluten-free & vegan}

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings bars

Calories 210

Author Kim

2 cups quick oats
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup finely shredded coconut
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup almond butter (or any nut butter)
1/4 cup brown rice syrup (or honey)
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or other desired milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla or coconut extract
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if vegan) + additional mini chocolate chips for drizzle

Preheat oven to 350F degrees and prepare an 8x8 baking pan by spraying it with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, protein powder, coconut, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together almond butter, brown rice syrup, almond milk and vanilla.
Pour wet mix into dry mix and stir until fully combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
Pour into prepared baking pan. Spread the mixture evenly in the pan. Use the back of a spoon to press down firmly.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, until edges begin to turn golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 20 minutes before cutting.

These freeze well and are great for packing in lunches.