Matcha Red Bean Oat Bars
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1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup cane sugar 2 tbsp matcha 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 cup vegan butter, softened (or coconut oil) ½ cup slivered almonds
1 package (500 g) sweetened red bean paste Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a square 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a large glass mixing bowl, sift together the; rolled oats, AP flour, cane sugar, matcha, and sea salt. Add the softened vegan butter and mix with hands until well-combined. Fold in the slivered almonds.
Pour half of the crumble mixture into the lined baking dish. Press down firmly with hands. Dollop the red bean paste over top. Carefully spread out evenly. Top with the remaining crumble mixture and press down firmly with hands. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.