Coffee Pecan Oat Squares
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 16 squares
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted pecans
- 1/4 cup unsalted cashews
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 3 ounces dark chocolate, melted, for dipping or drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a food processor, add the pecans, cashews, oats, coffee, and salt. Process until nuts and oats are finely ground, about 30 seconds. With the motor running, drizzle in the maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla. Continue processing just until a wet dough comes together.
- Use a spatula to evenly press dough into prepared pan. Bake until top turns golden and tester comes out clean, about 11-15 minutes.
- After bars have cooled in the pan, carefully use the parchment paper to lift them out onto a cutting board. Cut into sixteen squares. Dip or drizzle each square with melted chocolate, as desired.