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1 2/3 cup low fat granola cereal
1 cup of chopped pitted dates
1 cup of flaked coconut
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 15ounce can of pinto or great white northern beans, well rinsed and drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dark raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
1/2 cup of honey
3 tablespoons of margarine, or butter, melted
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt |
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| Instructions |
| Line a 13x9x2 baking pan with foil, spray foil with nonstick cooking spray, Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine cereal, dates, coconut, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in large bowl, Stir in beans, raisins, and nuts. Combine honey, margarine, oil, vanilla and salt in small bowl. Add to cereal mixture, stir until combined. Spread in pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until edges are lightly brown and center is firm to touch. Cool completely.
Bars can be wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months.
137 cal. 5g fat 24g carbs. |
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