GF DF Baked Oatmeal Bars
Source of Recipe
Brenda-Lee Olson
Recipe Introduction
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Baked Oatmeal Bars
Recipe developed by Madalene Rhyand, Living Without test kitchen. As posted to the Living Without Email Newsletter.
List of Ingredients
2 cups gluten-free regular or old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant
or quick cook)
1 1/2 teaspoons aluminium-free baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup lite coconut milk or fat-free milk of choice (BL says try Silk
Almond Milk for some added protein)
1 egg or egg replacer*
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup Stevia in the Raw or granulated sugar or equivalent sweetener of choice
1 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins or chopped dates, more for sprinkling on top
Recipe
MAKES 8
Healthy and delicious, these oatmeal bars deliver on-the-go
convenience for a quick breakfast or snack—a portable energy boost that can be tucked into a lunchbox or knapsack. Low in fat and sugar, they’re free of gluten and dairy and can be made egg free with tasty results.
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Oil an 8x8-inch pan.
2. Combine dry ingredients, except raisins, in a food processor and pulse to mix well or mix well by hand.
3. Add liquids and mix well. Then gently incorporate raisins into mixture.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle a few raisins on top.
5. Place pan in preheated oven and bake 30 to 35 minutes. (Cover with foil if top browns too quickly.) Remove from oven and cut into squares. Each bar contains 150 calories, 4g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 26mg cholesterol, 274 mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate, 3g
fiber, 4g protein.
For Egg-Free Oatmeal Bars, replace one egg with flax gel. To make flax gel, combine 1 tablespoon flax meal with 3 tablespoons hot water. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until thickened.
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