Could I eat a whole pan of Scotcheroos? Ummm yeah, probably. Literally, I have NO CONTROL when a pan of them is sitting in front of me. Plus, they taste like summer time to me, they were always on the snack bar at my family gatherings and weekends at the cabin. So delicious and chewy….
The more I’ve learned about food and ingredients, the more I’ve realized that eating those are nooooot the best choice for my health (sigh). So, yesterday I went into my kitchen on a quest to make a healthy version!
These aren’t exactly Scothceroos. But there is peanut butter and chocolate — so they have to be good.
They are gluten free and dairy free too, so that’s a major plus! Basically everyone can eat them. Whoop whoop!
INGREDIENTS
2 T. ground flax seeds
4 T. water
4 T. pure maple syrup
1 Cup chunky peanut butter
1 Cup oat flour (or Bobs Redmill All Purpose GF Flour)
2 drops Nutmeg Vitality essential oil (optional)
TOPPING
1/2 Cup dairy free mini chocolate chips
1 T. coconut oil
Sprinkle of sea salt
DIRECTIONS
Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl mix the ground flax seed and water, let sit until it thickens (about 2-5 min).
Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup and Nutmeg essential oil.
Mix in flour until dough forms.
Press bars evenly into prepared lined baking sheet. Place in fridge or freezer while you make the chocolate topping.
In a small sauce pan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Stirring constantly until melted.
Take pan out of fridge/freezer, pour chocolate topping over bars. Sprinkle with a little sea salt and place back in the fridge/freezer.
Enjoy!! Store in fridge.
