Vegan Oatmeal Cookie Bars

A sweet, chewy cookie. You and your kids can eat the delicious dough with impunity! A serious crowd pleaser, these are guaranteed to fly off bake sale tables. They're also the perfect gift to bring to new neighbors. Serve with a tall glass of vanilla soy milk.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 310 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• ½ cup pancake syrup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Mix flour, white sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in oats, cherries, walnuts, and pancake syrup. Make a well in the center; pour in applesauce, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until dough comes together. Press dough into a 10x15-inch baking pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool before cutting into bars.