Chewy and nourishing. Yum. Approx. 168 cal. each.

serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • yogurt
  • wheat bran
  • whole wheat pastry flour
  • wheat germ
  • oat bran
  • rolled oats
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • cinnamon
  • grated orange rind
  • oil
  • molasses
  • sunflower seeds
  • walnuts or pecans as garnish

These bars made a nice snack for the trip down to L.A.. The recipe came without directions on the oven temperature setting, so I estimated 375F. The bars were moist, sweet, chewy and enjoyed by all, but I would go with a shallower pan next time- 9 by 13 inches as directed rather than my 8×11, or up the temperature by 25F, or lengthen the baking time 5-10 minutes, etc., etc..

serves 24
You might need to buy:
  • pitted dates
  • water
  • dark molasses
  • water
  • safflower or canola oil
  • whole wheat flour
  • baking soda
  • ground cinnamon
  • ground ginger
  • ground cloves
  • black raisins

Very moist, buttery, walnut crunch, and subtle maple flavor. A little too subtle? I’d up it a bit, maybe with maple extract. Mama liked them, and they are a nice treat to have with morning tea.

serves 9
You might need to buy:
  • eggs
  • maple syrup
  • milk
  • whole wheat pastry flour
  • wheat germ
  • oat bran
  • baking powder
  • baking soda

Easy to make, nice to nosh on, good cinnamoniness, and it’s pretty amazing that it’s sweetened only with fruit juice. Otherwise, not much to say about this decent but not dreamy treat. I wish it were a bit more tender and rich.

You might need to buy:
  • frozen and thawed apple juice concentrate
  • safflower or canola oil
  • mashed bananas
  • vanilla extract
  • whole wheat pastry flour
  • baking soda
  • baking powder
  • ground cinnamon
  • ground coriander
  • chopped walnuts
  • ground cinnamon
  • chopped walnuts
  • sprinkle of ground cinnamon