Vegan Peanut Butter Bars

Sometimes I just crave something hot, chocolaty and homemade!  I tweaked an old brownie recipe with healthier ingredients to make it vegan for our ballerina daughter  who is a total vegan and for me who no longer eats dairy.

Fresh outta the oven!

VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER BARS

1/4 c. of Earth Balance Original stick, softened

(vegan butter)

 if you're using cow's milk butter you will need a 1/2 c.)

1/2 c. raw sugar 

1/2 c. dark brown sugar

1/2 c. creamy peanut butter

(or substitute almond butter)

1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed meal

3 Tablespoons water

(this is to replace 1 egg)

1 tsp organic vanilla extract

1 c. whole wheat white flour

(or you can use regular white)

1/2 c. quick cooking oats

1 tsp baking soda

dash of sea salt

1 c. organic dark cacoa chocolate chips

(make sure they say vegan or are at least 60% dark chocolate)

• Before baking, take the 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal and put in small bowl.  Add in the 3 tablespoons of water.  Stir. Let sit until gelled which will take about 8 minutes.
• Place the first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir thoroughly.
• Add in the flour, oats, baking soda and sea salt. Mix well.
• Add in the "egg" (gelled flaxseed).  Stir well.  Mixture will be a bit crumbly.
• Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. We like to use coconut oil spray but canola is fine.
• Press the brownie mixture into the pan and top with the chocolate chips.
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.  Mine usually take 22 minutes.  DO NOT OVERBAKE!!

Serve warm and ENJOY!

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