Chocolate Chip Sunbutter Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients:

• 3 C. Gluten-free Quick Oats
• 1 tsp. Cinnamon
• ½ tsp. Salt
• 1 C. Soy-free Vegan Butter Spread
• ¾ C. Brown Sugar, packed
• 1 ½ tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 1 C. SunButter
• 12 oz. free2b Chocolate Baking Chips
• 2 tsp. Flaked Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Prepare an 8 x 6-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In mixing bowl, whisk together the Gluten-free quick oats, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
3. In a 3 qt. pot over medium-low heat, combine the vegan butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Whisk constantly until smooth and fully incorporated.
4. Fold the oat mixture into the pot and stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Press half of the oats mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6. Over a double boiler or in the microwave, melt and whisk together the SunButter and free2b Chocolate Baking Chips.
7. Reserve ¼ C. of the chocolate mixture for drizzling. Pour the rest over the pressed oats mixture.
8. Add the remaining oats mixture and drizzle the top with the reserved chocolate mixture.
9. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight before serving.