Butter Bean Chocolate Chip Bars (WFPBNOGF)

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Prep Notes

These bars are great if you need a filling, super healthy on-the-go snack. They are similar to cookies, you can't taste the beans, and they're loaded with protein, fiber, and calcium. Enjoy them with a tall glass of almond milk.

Cooking Time

Total time, including baking = 45 minutes

Yields

15 - 20 servings

Ingredients

1 (14 ounces) can butter beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup almond butter, unsalted

6 large (ripe and squishy) Medjool dates, pitted

1 Tablespoon cinnamon

1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

3 Tablespoons maple syrup (add more for extra sweetness)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup Gluten-free oat bran

2/3 cup brown rice flour

3/4 cup non-dairy chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 dF.
Coat a 9 x 13 casserole dish with a nonstick spray.
Put the beans, dates, and almond butter in a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until it's mixed well and chopped thoroughly.
Pour this mixture into a large bowl.
Add in all other ingredients EXCEPT chocolate chips. Stir well for a few minutes. Add in chocolate chips and mix well again.
Pour all of the batter into the casserole dish. Flatten with your hand or a spatula until the batter is distributed evenly in the dish.
Bake 15 - 20 minutes on 350 dF.
Let cool for a few minutes before cutting into rectangular bars with a flat, metal spatula.
Enjoy!

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