Bean & Maple Syrup Bars
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Two classic Canadian ingredients come together to make this delectable dessert. Don't feel too guilty for indulging — using beans in your baking ups the protein and fibre content and adds important vitamins and minerals you wouldn't normally find in a sweet treat. Nutrition information (for 1 bar): Energy 271 kcal; protein 4 g; fat 14 g; carbohydrates 34 g; total dietary fibre 1.6 g; sodium 96 mg.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2cups all-purpose flour
- 1cup brown sugar
- 1⁄2
- 1 1⁄2
- 2⁄3cup maple syrup
- 3
- 1⁄2cup brown sugar
- 1⁄2cup melted butter
- 1
- 2ounces semisweet chocolate (optional)
- 24
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add butter pieces and pulse or cut in until crumbly. Transfer into a greased 9x13” pan and press evenly into bottom. Set aside.
- Filling: In a food processor or blender, purée beans and maple syrup. When smooth, add the eggs, sugar, and butter and blend well.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over base, then pour filling over top. Bake for 30 minutes or until set in the middle and lightly browned. Cool to room temperature.5. In a double boiler, melt chocolate over barely simmering water. Drizzle chocolate over bars in a criss-cross pattern. Refrigerate bars until chocolate has set. Cut into triangles and garnish each one with a pecan half.
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