Sweetened by coconut and apple juice (with a little brown sugar and corn syrup), this oat bar is filled with flax seeds, soy nuts, and raisins. Great for hiking, hiking, skiing, or any high energy activity.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons apple juice concentrate, thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup flax seed
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup roasted soy nuts
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9 inch square baking pan with cooking spray. In a food processor, grind 1/2 cup shredded coconut into a fine powder.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Mix in egg, corn syrup, apple juice concentrate, and vanilla. Mix in coconut powder, whole wheat flour, gluten, oats, baking soda, and cinnamon. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup shredded coconut, flax seed, raisins, and soy nuts. Press evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 20 minutes. Cool slightly, then cut into bars.