Caramel Pear Oat Squares
[Vegan]

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 flax egg (mix 1 tablespoon flax seeds, grounded, with 3 tablespoon water)
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoon buttery spread, melted
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon plant-based milk
• 2 pears, peeled, thinly sliced and chopped in 1-inch pieces)

Caramel:

• 1/2 cup brown rice syrup
• 6 tablespoons vegan butter
• 1 teaspoon fleur de sel
• 2 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon smooth cashew butter (or peanut butter)