Vegan Oat Bites

Servings: 24

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

INGREDIENTS For Oat Bites:

• 2 cups oats

• 1/2 cup maple syrup

• 1/4 cup coconut oil

• 1 tablespoon vanilla

• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

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For S'more Filling:

• 2-3 vegan marshmallows (I used Trader Joe's), sliced

• 1-2 ounces high quality chocolate bar (I used Ritual Chocolate Dark Mocha), chopped

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For Berry Jam Filling:

• 1 cup frozen berries

• 1 cup water

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 2 teaspoons vanilla

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place all ingredients in small saucepan and simmer until reduced. As it cools it will thicken more.

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For Ginger Molasses Filling:

• 6 dates chopped

• 1.5x1.5" piece of candied ginger, chopped

• 1 tablespoon vanilla

• 1.5 tablespoons molasses

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place all ingredients in small saucepan and simmer until reduced. As it cools it will thicken more.

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DIRECTIONS For Oat Bites:

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. In a food processor, add oats and process until desired consistency (I like mine a little finer).

3. Add in maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and process until its a crumbly dough.

4. Press about a tablespoon into the bottom of a lined mini muffin tin. Create a small divot for the filling.

5. Add a small slice of marshmallow and a piece of chocolate or a dab of your filling of choice..

6. Crumble about 1/2 tablespoon on top of filling and gently press down.

7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until just starting to brown.

8. ENJOY.