Low Glycemic Oat Nut Bars for the Diabetic

My husband is a chow hound. Unfortunately, he is a Type 1 diabetic. I am always searching for recipes he can enjoy without causing a huge swing in his blood sugar levels. These little gems satisfy that snack attack, are rich in nutrients, fill him up, and do not spike his blood sugar.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 36-42
• Yields: 36 bars

Ingredients

• 2  cups sunflower seeds (ground)
• 3⁄4 cup sesame seeds
• 2  cups rolled oats
• 1⁄2 cup  pumpkin seeds
• 1⁄2 cup  cocoa
• 3⁄4 cup almond butter (or other nut butter)
• 1⁄2 cup barley malt
• 2  teaspoons vital wheat gluten
• 2  teaspoons brewer's yeast
• 1⁄4 cup flax seed
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries (fruit sweetened if you can find)
• 1⁄2 cup  slivered almonds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup  Xylitol sweetener
• 2  tablespoons vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups  agave nectar

Directions

1. Mix all the dry ingredients first, then add the Agave and vanilla. A very stiff dough will form. If it is too stiff add a bit more Agave. Form into balls or roll out onto a cookie sheet and cut into bars.