Oatmeal Chia Hemp Chocolate Chip Vegan Bars

While trying to eat healthy, I kept stuffing my face with my children's over-processed store-bought granola bars as they were around and so yummy. I came up with these as a way to save my waistline and get some 'healthy' super foods into myself and my kids....they turned out great. My 4-year-old son loves these.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 277 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• ⅓ cup boiling water
• ½ cup agave nectar
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
• ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons hemp seed hearts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix boiling water and flax seed meal together in a bowl; set aside to thicken.

Step 3

Combine oats, chia seeds, hemp hearts, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in agave nectar, coconut oil, and flax mixture until well mixed. Fold chocolate chips into mixture; press into a 9x11-inch baking pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature and slice into bars. Refrigerate before removing from pan.