These vegan chocolate caramel oatmeal bars taste so decadent and are vegan friendly. It would be a great dessert to make for friends or family. I love eating one straight from the freezer after the caramel has hardened. You could also eat it warm so
Preheat oven to 350 and line a 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper
In a large mixing bowl combine 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp of water and let sit for 3-5 minutes
Once gelled add all the ingredients into the bowl except chocolate chips and caramel ingredients. Mix until well combined and then add in the chocolate and stir again.
In a separate small bowl, mix all the caramel ingredients together until smooth.
Gently fold about half or a little more then half the caramel into the cookie batter. You want swirls of caramel throughout the cookie batter. Set the remaining caramel to the side.
Press the cookie batter into the baking sheet in an even layer.
Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes until the golden brown and cookie is set but still goey.
Remove from oven and top with flakey sea salt. Let bars cool
Slice into 9 squares and ready to serve. Optional: drizzle with remaining caramel.
