Sweet Potato Protein Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Author: Ilene Godofsky
Recipe type: snack, breakfast
Cuisine: vegan, gluten-free
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Serves: 12
- coconut oil for greasing
- ½ cup sweet potato puree
- 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can)
- 3 tbs maple syrup
- 2 tbs coconut oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tbs vegan cream cheese (I used Daiya)
- 2 tbs maple syrup
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 8"x 8" baking dish with coconut oil
- Combine all ingredients (except oats, cream cheese and 2 tbs maple syrup) in blender until smooth.
- Transfer to bowl and stir in oats. Spread mixture evenly in baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are firm and lightly golden. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Stir cream cheese and maple syrup together in small cup. Drizzle over bars. Store in refrigerator.
Recipe by The Colorful Kitchen at https://thecolorfulkitchen.com/2014/10/15/sweet-potato-oatmeal-bars-cream-cheese-frosting-vegan-gluten-free/
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