Strawberry Nut Bars

By aerin8

http://holisticallyengineered.com/2013/03/strawberry-nut-bars.html

Ingredients

• Bars:
• 2 1/4 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup equivalent granular sweetener (use honey for Paleo)
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp cinnamon
• 2 chia eggs*
• 3/4 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup nut butter, slightly melted (I used almond butter)
• 3 Tbsp dairy free milk (I used almond milk)
• Topping:
• 3/4 cup strawberry jam (recipe below)
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup chopped unsweetened coconut flakes
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil
• 2 Tbsp equivalent sweetener
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from holisticallyengineered.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F.
To make the bars, combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients and add them to the dry ingredients.
Mix well to combine and press the mixture into an 8x8" pan lined with parchment paper.
Spread the strawberry jam over the bars.

To make the topping, combine all of the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the top of the strawberry jam.
Bake for 20-25 minutes (cover with foil if the topping starts to get too dark).
Allow to cool slightly and then cool completely in the refrigerator (about 1-2 hours).
Notes

1 chia egg = 1 Tbsp chia seed + 3 Tbsp water. Place the chia seeds in a small bowl and add the water. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, stir, and let the mixture sit for another 1-2 minutes or until completely gelled.

Net Carb Count: Strawberry Nut Bars: 9.2 net carbs (per 1 bar serving--serves 8)

*Note carb counts are estimated based on the products I used. Check nutrition labels for accurate carb counts and gluten information.