Creamy Carob Squares
Yield: 1 Batch  VG, EF

1 c Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 1/2 c Oat Bran 1/2 c Oat Flakes 1/2 c Slivered almonds 3/4 c Sesame Tahini (soft) 2 tb Rice syrup; (mixed with... 2 tb --Water)

1 c Tofu 1/2 c Ricotta cheese -OR- low-fat cottage cheese 1/2 c Carob powder --OR-- cocoa powder 1/2 c Maple syrup 1 ts Vanilla; OR... 1/2 ts --Almond extract

Combine first six ingredients to form a crumb mixture.  Set aside. Beat together remaining ingredients.  Place half of crumb mixture in an oiled 9" x 12" pan; press down well.  Cover with carob mixture, then top with remaining crumb mixture.  Bake at 350 F. for 30-35 minutes or until golden.  Cool and cut into squares.

SUGGESTION: If crumb mixture does not stick together, add a little oil

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