Healthy Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie Bars

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Healthy Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie Bars

Yield: 12

Author: Madeline Bertarelli

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 40 Min

My (new favorite recipe) creates thick and chewy treats that capture the essence of a classic chocolate chip cookie, all while using real, whole-food ingredients. They have no sugar and are high-protein; perfect to prep weekly and keep in the fridge as a sweet-yet-healthy-snack. You can always swap out the chocolate chips or walnuts for other mix-ins like berries, coconut flakes and/or almonds.

Ingredients

• 100 grams quick oats
• 100 grams vegan protein powder
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp brown sugar replacement
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup almond, regular or buttermilk (I prefer buttermilk for the tang it gives)
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, plus 2 tbsp more set aside for topping before baking
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• Pinch of flaked salt for topping before baking

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Add batter to an 8x8 baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved chocolate chips and flaked salt.
2. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes until edges are golden and slightly pulling away from sides of pan.
3. Allow to cool then refrigerate. I think they are best the day after - if you can wait!