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Healthy Home Cookin' Vol.
4 - Pies, Cobblers, Cookies & Bars © 2008 by Angela Poch |
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Reprinted with permission from the author, Angela Poch.
You can find more recipes from the Healthy Home Cookin' cookbook series at the Healthy Home Cookin' website.
Squirrels
Serves 24
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ready in: 25 minutes (5 minutes to cool)
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice syrup
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup carob powder
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp almond extract, optional
- 1 cup oats* (use puffed millet/rice for gluten free)
- 1 cup coconut
- 3/4 cup chopped almonds*
Directions
Bring dates & water to a full boil until soft. Add brown rice syrup, carob powder, salt, vanilla. Boil for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Drop onto an oiled cookie sheet (or parchment lined) and let cool. Place in airtight container and refrigerate. Very chewy. If too chewy, let warm to room temp before serving. We like them chewy!
Tips 'n' Techniques
*Oats are best dextrinized first. “Fry” in non-stick skillet - NO OIL until golden. About 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat.
*Lightly toasted almonds are extra special! Or use cranberries in place of almonds for a lower fat treat. You can use English walnuts for extra Omega-3s.
Nutritional Information
Nutrition (per serving): 107.5 calories; 2.7g total fat; 0mg cholesterol; 11.6mg sodium; 108.2mg potassium; 21.4g carbs; 2.0g fiber; 17.2g sugar; 1.6g protein.
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