Chewy Applesauce Oat Bars

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

gluten free rolled oat flour (grind rolled oats in a coffee grinder, food processor, personal blender with a dry cup, or high powered blender)

1/4 cup

arrowroot powder

2 tbsp

ground golden flax (I recommend freshly ground)

1 tsp

cinnamon or apple pie spice (optional)

1 cup

sucanat

1 tsp

corn free baking powder OR ¼ teaspoon baking soda and ½ teaspoon cream of tartar

1/2 tsp

salt

1 3/4 cups

natural, unsweetened, applesauce

1 tsp

vanilla (optional)

2/3 cup

liquid coconut oil

Fruit-only jelly (optional, for serving)