INGREDIENTS
4 cups rolled oats
2 2/3 cup applesauce or mashed banana
3/4 cup water
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup or more mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup oil, nut butter, or additional water
pinch stevia or 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave
1/2 cup additional water (only if using stevia)
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment. In a large bowl, stir all ingredients until well-mixed. Smooth into the pan. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired. Bake on the center rack 28 minutes, then do not open the oven door but turn off the heat and let sit in the closed oven an additional 20 minutes. Slice into bars or squares. Leftovers can be refrigerated 3-4 days, or freeze the bars to have on hand any time you need an instant healthy breakfast you can take on the go!
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