Sinful Vegan Cookie Bars

Submitted by Papagayita

"Delicious, vegan, soy-free oatmeal bars that are endlessly adaptable to tastes or dietary needs. Great for nursing mothers. These freeze very well."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 1 9x11 pan
• Serves: 20-30

ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 6 tablespoons flax seeds
• 1 cup dates (soaked in 1-2 C water-save water and use in recipe)
• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
• 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt (to taste)
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 3 tablespoons vegan butter (or neutral oil)
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup (optional)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup non-dairy chocolate chips (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

directions

1. Soak dates in water for at least 30 minutes. Blend dates, soaking water and bananas until smooth.
2. Combine ground flax with 1/4 C warm water and stir. Let sit for 15+ minutes to create a “vegan egg.” If not using ground flax grind your chia seeds before mixing into water.
3. Combine dry ingredients and mix in banana-date mixture and flax egg. Stir to combine and add water if needed.
4. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes in a 9x11 baking pan.