Re: grapenut bars
I enjoy the grapenut bars often, but have only tried a few variations. The
best luck I've had is replacing a bit of the grapenuts with rolled oats or
crushed frosted flakes. Varying the dried fruit creates different tastes,
of course. For what it's worth, I tried adding carob powder once and was
not impressed. I wonder if subbing a part of the applesauce with maple
syrup or ff chocolate sauce would taste good?
Re: nut butter
When I feel like peanut butter, I make chickpea butter. Drain a can of
chikpeas and reserve the juice. Roast the chickpeas on a cookie sheet,
then grind in a blender. Add reserved juice, sugar (or honey, or
sweetener) and process to a crunchy peanut butter consistancy. Adding some
cinnamon and vanilla really enhances the flavour, too.
Sharon
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S. McCleave BSc.(Hons)Ost
Osteopath
Ruth Pettle Wellness Centre, Toronto, Ontario
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