Saturday, June 9, 2012

Carrot - Pear Bars

Adapted from Vgan Jar

INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup almond meal
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
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  • 2 large carrots, grated
  • 1 pear, grated
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • juice of 1 lemon
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  • 2 tablespoons flax meal + 6 tablespoons water (combine and let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1/3 cup agave
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 cup almond milk

METHOD:
  • Combine dry ingredients
  • Combine carrots, pear, dates and lemon juice
  • Combine flax egg, agave, applesauce and almond milk
  • Mix fruit and wet ingredients together then fold into dry ingredients
  • Pour into greased 8 x 8 baking dish
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour or until center springs back
  • Cake will be very moist, best after cut into bars and refrigerated overnight

1 comment:

  1. These look absolutely delish! I must try this recipe!

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