Maple & Carob Chip Granola Bars

Maple and Carob Chip Granola Bars

Makes 16
These bars are fun to make and eat. Crumble and moisten with soy milk for a delicious breakfast or snack.

Ingredients
4 cups quick cook oats
1/3 cup canola oil
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup vegan carob chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Method
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread oats onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, mix together oil, syrup, vanilla, carob chips and walnuts in a large bowl. Add warm oats and stir well. Spread oat mixture into a greased 9- x 13-inch baking dish, pressing down hard to compact it. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely, then cut into bars.

Nutrition: Per serving (1 bar/59g-wt.): 250 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 35g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 14g sugar), 4g protein http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/823

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