1cupof ground oats1 cup + 3 tablespoons of oats makes 1 cup of ground oats or oat flour
½cupof vanilla protein powder
¼cup+ 2 tablespoons of cacao or cocoa powder
½cupof applesauce + 1 teaspoon of baking powder – mixed together well
1teaspoonof baking soda
¼teaspoonof finely ground sea salt
¼cupof maple syrup
2 to 3tablespoonsof unsweetened almond milk
½cupof chopped nutsyour choice and optional
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°
In a large mixing bowl whisk the ground oats, vanilla powder, cacao powder, baking soda, and sea salt together until well combined. Add the applesauce, maple syrup and 2 tablespoons of almond milk and mix until well combined. Add another tablespoon of almond milk if the batter is too dry. Add the nuts (optional) and stir to combine.
Fill the bar pan to the top with batter or evenly press the batter into a nonstick 8 x 8 inch baking pan.
Bake for 15 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack.
Store in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze in a freezer bag for up to six months.