Coconut Flax Bars

Sweetened by coconut and apple juice (with a little brown sugar and corn syrup), this oat bar is filled with flax seeds, soy nuts, and raisins. Great for hiking, hiking, skiing, or any high energy activity.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 430 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ cup butter
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup raisins
• ½ cup shredded coconut
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
• ½ cup flax seed
• 3 tablespoons apple juice concentrate, thawed
• ½ cup roasted soy nuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9 inch square baking pan with cooking spray. In a food processor, grind 1/2 cup shredded coconut into a fine powder.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Mix in egg, corn syrup, apple juice concentrate, and vanilla. Mix in coconut powder, whole wheat flour, gluten, oats, baking soda, and cinnamon. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup shredded coconut, flax seed, raisins, and soy nuts. Press evenly into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 20 minutes. Cool slightly, then cut into bars.