Healthy Snacks
Zucchini/Carrot Bread
NutritionWire Contributor: G. Pugliese
Serves: 12
Preparation Time:
Ingredients:
20 dates
1 cup unsweetened soymilk
2 very ripe bananas (3 if small)
1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 cups quick oats (blended into flour)
2 cups quick oats
2 heaping teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
2 cups shredded zucchini (or carrots)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Blend dates, soy milk, bananas, sunflower seeds, and flaxseed until smooth. Add all ingredients into large mixing bowl. Mix well (more oats may be needed to thicken mixture). Spread in baking pan 1 1/2 inches thick (rub pan with a little blended oats to help prevent sticking).Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 15 minutes then cover edges with foil (like you would a pie crust). Continue baking until golden brown and center is firm.
Yummy Banana-Oat Bars
NutritionWire subscriber: Marian Fanok
Serves: 8
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cups quick oats (not instant)
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins or chopped dates
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (optional)
1 tablespoon date sugar (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Mix ingredients together in a large bowl.
Press dough in a 9″X 9″ baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.
Cool on wire rack. When cool, slice into squares or bars and serve.
Note: Add the applesauce & date sugar for a sweeter, moister version of these bars.
