Creamy Carob Squares

1 c AM Whole Wheat Pastry Flour

1/2 c AM Oat Bran

1/2 c AM Oat Flakes

1/2 c Slivered almonds

3/4 c AM 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

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. Source: Arrowhead Mills "Oat Bran Recipes" tri-fold Reprinted by permission of Arrowhead Mills, Inc. Electronic format courtesy of: Karen Mintzias