Makes: 9 squares 1 c oat flour 2 c rolled oats ¼ c chia seeds 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp salt 1 c unsweetened almond or coconut milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 ripe banana, mashed ½ c maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp almond extract ½ c blueberries (if frozen, defrost by leaving out in strainer) ½ c pomegranate arils ½ c almonds, roughly chopped
- Heat oven to 350ºF. Coat 8" x 8" or 9" x 11" baking pan with cooking spray, and line with a piece of parchment.2. In a large bowl, mix flour, oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to combine.3. In a medium-size bowl, mix almond milk, egg, banana, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Stir into dry ingredients to combine.4. Fold in blueberries and pomegranate. MORE: Pass on the Packet: This Cinnamon-Apple-Pecan Oatmeal Is Actually Filling
- Pour mixture into prepared baking pan, and sprinkle with chopped almonds.6. Bake 30 to 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before slicing and removing from the pan. Bars will keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for 5 to 7 days. NUTRITION (per square) 273 cal, 8 g pro, 42 g carb, 7 g fiber, 17 g sugars, 8.5 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 96 mg sodium
