Low-FODMAP Chai-Spiced Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (HD)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate adds antioxidants while chunks are often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Lay oats on a large sheet pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) until toasty.

Spray and line an 8x8 inch square pan.

In a medium bowl, mix together toasted oats, flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chai spice.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs well, then add brown sugar until incorporated.

Add vanilla, then melted butter, and stir well.

Mix in the oat mixture until well combined.

Stir in the chocolate chips.

Spread the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake for about 25 minutes until a tester is mostly dry.

Allow to cool, then slice and serve.

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