#oatfudgebars

Indulge in the rich, chocolaty goodness of these gluten-free oat fudge bars brownies. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert, and they're healthier too!

Ingredients: 1 cup gluten-free oats. 1 cup almond flour. 1/2 cup coconut sugar. 1/4 cup cocoa powder. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/4 tsp salt. 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. In a food processor, blend the oats until they form a fine flour-like consistency. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined. Fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until set. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

“I have a problem, and that problem is the decadent, saccharine marvel that’s graced UFV: oat fudge bars. Until recently, they were merely a once-in-a-while treat from Starbucks. Now, Fair Grounds coffee shop is selling them, and all I have to do to obtain one of these babies is waltz down the stairs, bypass the trap that is the SUB chair situation (see Jeff’s snapshot), and order.

I know you’re saying 'But Cat, that doesn’t sound like a problem.' Let me assure you friend, it is. Because now that I know they’re only steps from my office, I’ll be down there every single day until they’re sold out. And then, when they’re sold out, I’ll pace the SUB until they’re back in stock, periodically checking the display case, likely pounding on it and wailing for dramatic effect.

And what if they don’t order them again? Well, let’s just say, for everyone’s sake, I hope that day never comes.”