Maple Flax & Nut Bars

Yield: 15 bars Prep Time: 20 minutes Bake Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients: 1¼ cups walnuts, ground

¼ cup shredded coconut

¼ cup toasted wheat germ

1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup quick oats

1/3 cup flaxseed meal

½ cup maple syrup

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Line a 9 X 11-inch pan with parchment paper.

Spread batter evenly over dish about ¼ inch thick.

Cut into 2x2-inch squares or 1x3-inch rectangles.

Bake for 10-15 minutes.

Cool on wire rack.

Nutritional Facts per 2x2-inch bar: Calories 120 Fat 7 g Sodium 41 mg Carbohydrates 10 g Fiber Protein 2 g Calcium 20 mg Iron 2 mg Potassium 85 mg Phosphorus 60 mg

Grocery List: _____ quick oats, organic _____ whole wheat pastry flour _____ golden flaxseeds, organic _____ dry coconut, shredded, unsweetened _____ wheat germ, toasted, organic _____ 100% pure maple syrup _____ Celtic salt _____ pure vanilla extract, non-alcoholic

This recipe is from "The 'Meat and Potatoes' of Plant-Based Cuisine cookbook." This cookbook is in the process of being published but you can get a PDF copy for $25 Here.

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