Squash Hermits (Protein Bars)

photo by linda hirw


- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
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24
ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup soy flour
- 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 6 tablespoons margarine, room temperature
- 1 cup winter squash, pureed
- 3⁄4 cup molasses
- 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1⁄2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup dried currants or 1 cup raisins
directions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In separate bowls, combine dry ingredients and wet ingredients. Mix together.
- Stir in chopped nuts and fruits.
- Spray or grease parchment paper and place on a baking sheet or bar pan; spread mixture evenly onto paper.
- Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, or until golden.
- Let cool; cut into squares.
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i was looking for a baked goods recipe to use up some squash i had at home, and came across this one. initially i was a bit dubious, as my palate tends towards all things not good for me, but i had most of the ingredients on hand, so i gave it a shot. to my surprise and pleasure, i really like the finished product!<br/><br/>i used 1/4 cup of regular white flour in place of the soy flour, and used a mixture of dried cranberries and craisins for the dried fruit component. <br/><br/>the bars are cake-like and crumbly, with a really interesting texture thanks to the fruit, nuts, and sunflower seeds. the overall flavor is similar to that of a quick bread like zucchini or banana, though not as sweet. the bars look not unlike brownies, so it took me a second for it the flavors to all register when i took my first bite. <br/><br/>unique and interesting - this one's a keeper!
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i was looking for a baked goods recipe to use up some squash i had at home, and came across this one. initially i was a bit dubious, as my palate tends towards all things not good for me, but i had most of the ingredients on hand, so i gave it a shot. to my surprise and pleasure, i really like the finished product!<br/><br/>i used 1/4 cup of regular white flour in place of the soy flour, and used a mixture of dried cranberries and craisins for the dried fruit component. <br/><br/>the bars are cake-like and crumbly, with a really interesting texture thanks to the fruit, nuts, and sunflower seeds. the overall flavor is similar to that of a quick bread like zucchini or banana, though not as sweet. the bars look not unlike brownies, so it took me a second for it the flavors to all register when i took my first bite. <br/><br/>unique and interesting - this one's a keeper!
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WI Cheesehead
Watertown, Wisconsin
I am a Christian wife and mother of 3 kids. Since my DH's high cholesterol, we've been eating better. I never used to like cooking. Since eating better, I've liked learning and preparing new recipes. My kids haven't reconciled themselves to the new eating yet. I grind my own grain and make all my own breads.?Working 2 hours a day in the local high school lunch room.??I am homeschooling my high schooler.? ?Also found out 1 child has multiple food allergies (wheat, dairy, tomato, chocolate, etc) and another is gluten sensitive. So, we just started (July 09) eating gluten and dairy free. I've been busy with getting our house market ready, even though it's not the best time for that.?