Vegan, Oil-free, Gluten-free, No-added Sugar
Ingredients:
- 2 cups GF oats, ground into flour
- 3 cups thick rolled oats
- 2 tsps cinnamon
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple sauce, unsweetened
- 20 dates, pitted
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or slightly defrosted), cut in half
- 1 Tbsp orange peel (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add the apple sauce, dates and vanilla extract to a blender and process until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry, mix in cranberries and orange peel, if using.
- Drop by tablespoons onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake 12-14 minutes, until edges are lightly browned, and tops are set.
- Remove from the oven and after 5 minutes, transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
