GF Almond Butter Oat bars

Here is a protein bar that is super delish and serves as a quick energy boost before or after a workout or maybe even for breakfast.
It is really a double batch but you can cut in 1/2 and put in a 8x8 pan .
I like my oblong 7'x11'...I know its a weird shape but that's what I have and like.
I bake it @ 350* for 20 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown .
LET COOL COMPLETELY before cutting.
Cut into squares or rectangles whatever your like just enough for a nice serving of energy.
I really didn't want to post a picture of this because it really doesn't do it justice but because we are a visual driven people hopefully you can look past the cruddy camera quality.
they are YUMMY !!!


~Almond Butter Oat Bars*~
mix
2/3 cup Almond Butter
1/2 cup Vermont Maple Syrup
1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree or Applesauce
4 TB Light Olive Oil or Grape seed Oil
2 tsp Vanilla
6 TB Ground Flax Seed
2 TB Toasted Sesame Seeds (mixed in )
mix in
3 cups of GLUTEN FREE OATS**(there are 2 kinds regular and chopped - chopped works best)
1/2 cup Raisins
1/2 cup Chopped Raw Pumpkin Seeds (no shells)
1/2 Vegan Choc Chips
2 TB Toasted Sesame Seeds sprinkled on top

spread in light olive oil greased baking dish
350* 15 -20 min until golden edges
let cool then cut

*always organic when possible
** some people still can not have Gluten Free Oats as they may be super sensative to it .
Check with your Doctor for your specific limitations.