Oatmeal Chia Seed Bars

Oatmeal Chia Seed Bars

1/2 cup nut butter 

1/4 cup honey

1/3 cup chia seeds

2 cups oatmeal - ground

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon spices - ginger, cinnamon

1/2 cup chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit - as preferred 

1) Soak chia seed in 1/2 cup water, tea, or juice

2) Place nut butter in a large sauce pan over very low heat.

3) Mix honey and nut butter until blended. Remove from heat.

4) Add salt and spices to ground oatmeal. Sprinkle dry ingredients over honey butter.

5) Add chia gel to mix. (That's what happens when chia seeds are mixed with liquid. Chia seeds can absorb up to 9x their weight.) The dough will be sticky.

6) Mix in any additives you have chosen - chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts or seeds.

7) Evenly spread dough in a baking dish.

8) Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes. If baking in a dark pan, check early and frequently to avoid burning. Baking is merely to set and firm the bar rather than "cook." When dough is firm and dry to touch, remove from over and allow to cook.

9) Cut into 12 servings. The bars may be wrapped and stored for easy use and transport.  

Enjoy with plenty of your favorite beverage for health and lasting energy.