COCONUT FLAX BARS

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High protein, high fiber energy bar.

Provided by GWENDELEN

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes     Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 egg
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
3 tablespoons apple juice concentrate, thawed
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
2 cups rolled oats
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup flax seed
½ cup raisins
½ cup roasted soy nuts

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 213.1 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

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I can't wait to try more recipes from this website!


Tamim Ekbal
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These bars are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Sk Saeid
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I'm always looking for new healthy snacks to try, and these bars definitely fit the bill.


Hamine Memishaj
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These bars are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


Kenneth Emetanwa
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I love the subtle sweetness of these bars. They're not too sugary, which I really appreciate.


UrbanR6
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These bars are the perfect combination of chewy and soft.


Archibald Thaddeus Taylor
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I'm not a big baker, but these bars were so simple to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Chitta Chachu
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These bars are so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in a bowl and mixed them together.


Taj Ali Gopang
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I made these bars for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat more coconut.


DeyaRing ImTiaj
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These bars are the perfect healthy dessert. They're sweet and satisfying, but they're also good for you.


Oluwole Olamide
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I brought these bars to a picnic and they were a huge hit.


Collinj Klang
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These bars are a great make-ahead snack. They'll last for up to a week in the refrigerator.


Adwoa Fafali
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I love that these bars are gluten-free and vegan.


Alan Brand
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These bars are so versatile. You can add any kind of mix-ins you like.


Chiamaka Egwuonwu
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I added some chocolate chips to my bars and they were amazing!


Ella Danas
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover coconut milk.


Rana Jamshaid
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but these bars were surprisingly delicious. The flax meal gives them a great texture.


Lindsey Clark
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These bars are the perfect healthy snack. They're filling and satisfying, but they're also low in calories and sugar.


Linnette Treasure
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I made these bars last weekend and they were so easy! I loved that I could use all natural ingredients.


M3nt0z
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These coconut flax bars were a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the chewy texture and the sweet coconut flavor.