Chewy Sunflower - Guava Bars

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 222.6
  • Total Fat: 9.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 20.4 mg
  • Sodium: 75.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 3.0 g

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Introduction

Raisins and dried cranberries, guava jam and a hefty dose of toasted sunflower seeds fill these chewy, half whole wheat bar cookies, making them a luxurious but fairly healthy treat! Raisins and dried cranberries, guava jam and a hefty dose of toasted sunflower seeds fill these chewy, half whole wheat bar cookies, making them a luxurious but fairly healthy treat!
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    1/2 cup butter, softened
    1/2 cup sugar
    1/4 cup guava (or other fruit) jam
    1 tbsp fresh-grated ginger
    1/4 tsp nutmeg
    1 tbsp mesquite flour
    3/4 cup flour
    1/2 cup whole wheat flour
    1/4 cup oats
    1 tbsp flaxseed meal
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp baking soda
    1/4 cup water
    1/2 tbsp vanilla
    1/2 cup dark raisins
    1/4 cup dried cranberries
    1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350F, line a 9" pan with parchment.
Beat together butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy, add jam and ginger and beat in well.
In a medium bowl, whisk together nutmeg, flours, oats, flaxseed meal, salt and baking soda.
Add half the dry mixture to the creamed blend, beating in, then add water and vanilla, mixing well.
Add the remaining dry ingredients, the raisins, cranberries and sunflower seeds. Mix just until combined.
Spread evenly in the pan.
Bake for 25 minutes, until it springs back when touched. Cool completely in the pan.
This cuts easiest when thoroughly chilled.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.