Creamy Carob Squares

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Title: CREAMY CAROB SQUARES
Categories: Desserts, Cookies
Yield: 1 batch

1 c AM Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
1/2 c AM Oat Bran
1/2 c AM Oat Flakes
1/2 c Slivered almonds
3/4 c AM Sesame Tahini (soft)
2 tb Rice syrup; {mixed with...
2 tb -Water}
1 c Tofu
1/2 c Ricotta cheese
-OR- low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 c Carob powder
1/2 c Maple syrup
1 ts Vanilla; OR...
1/2 ts -Almond extract

Combine first six ingredients to form a crumb mixture. Set aside. Beat
together remaining ingredients. Place half of crumb mixture in an oiled
9" x 12" pan, press down well; cover with carob mixture, then top with
remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350 F. for 30-35 minutes or until
golden. Cool and cut into squares.

SUGGESTION: If crumb mixture does not stick together, add a little oil.

Source: Arrowhead Mills "Oat Bran Recipes" tri-fold
Reprinted by permission of Arrowhead Mills, Inc.
Electronic format courtesy of: Karen Mintzias

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