Author Notes: A grain free, vegan, & gluten free cookie bar that is healthy enough to eat for breakfast, yet decadent enough for dessert. The cashew flour adds a level of complexity that is quite unexpected. You get a slight hint of saltiness from the cashews that complements the sweetness from the agave/honey and chocolate chips. And by using chia seeds instead of eggs, you get to taste the batter before baking to make sure everything tastes just right. —kris c.
Makes: 16
Ingredients
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2
tablespoons chia seeds
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6
tablespoons water
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2.5
cups cashew flour
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1
teaspoon baking soda
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1/8
teaspoon salt
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1
tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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2
tablespoons milk (nut or dairy free milk for vegan bars)
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1/4
cup coconut butter (cocoa coconut butter can be used)
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4-5
tablespoons agave or honey (agave for vegan bars)
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1/2
cup chocolate chips (dairy-free chips for vegan bars)
Directions
- Combine chia seeds and water in bowl and set aside to let it thicken into gel (approximately 10 mins). This is the egg replacer.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- In a large bowl, combine cashew flour, baking soda, & salt.
- Once the chia seeds have gelled, add vanilla, milk, coconut butter, and honey (or agave). Stir to mix.
- Add the chia mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. At this point you can feel free to taste to make sure you’re happy with the sweetness level.
- Pour mix into a greased 8×8 in square pan or two loaf pans. Spread until approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake 15 mins or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
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