Dark Chocolate Espresso Granola Bars

Submitted by TattooedMamaof2

"From Oxygen Magazine October 2011 - Submitted by Devon Timberlake"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1⁄2 cup whole grain wheat flour
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1 tablespoon raw honey
• 2 ounces dark chocolate-covered espresso beans
• 1⁄3 cup canola oil
• 1⁄4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325F.
2. Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon to combine.
3. Spread mixture evenly in a 9x9" baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden around the edges.
4. Let cool and slice into 8 bars. Serve or refrigerate for later.