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Flaxen Oaty Cranberry Walnut Bars

You've been hearing about smart foods for years - they're the darlings of the grocery store, packed with essential vitamins and nutrients that help fight disease and boost energy and brain power. If you've been stumped by how to incorporate them into your family's daily routine, look no further. These clever recipes will take you from breakfast to dinner, with a little goodness saved for dessert

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September 8th, 2010

By LeeAnne Wright

Servings
16
Prep Time
40 Minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole-wheat flour
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup flax seeds
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups soy milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla
Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

  2. Grease a 9x9-inch pan.

  3. Whisk together flour, oats, cranberries, walnuts, flax seeds, cinnamon, baking powder and salt in a bowl.

  4. In a separate bowl, cream brown sugar and butter together. Whisk in eggs until completely incorporated. Add in soy milk and vanilla.

  5. Add dry ingredients and stir until combined.

  6. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.

  7. Let cool in pan then cut into bars.

Nutrients Per Serving

220 calories, 8 g fat, 28 mg calcium, 61 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrates, 5 g fibre, 5 g protein. Excellent source of manganese and fibre. Good source of magnesium and phosphorus. Source of calcium, folate, iron, phosphorus and zinc.

Flaxen Oaty Cranberry Walnut Bars
Photo by Michael Alberstat