Soft, chewy squares with almonds, oats, and cinnamon for wholesome snacking or morning energy.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 cup almond flour
03 - 1/3 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
09 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
10 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
11 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
13 - 1/2 cup chopped roasted almonds
14 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, for topping
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring the edges hang over for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, stir together rolled oats, almond flour, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and sea salt until uniformly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, maple syrup or honey, applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients. Mix gently, then fold in chopped roasted almonds just until evenly incorporated.
05 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the surface.
06 - Place pan in oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted near the center emerges mostly clean.
07 - Transfer pan to a cooling rack and let squares cool completely. Lift out using parchment and cut into 12 equal portions.
08 - Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for up to one week.
