Good for you BEAN COOKIE BARS

Submitted by Kathy Hansen

3 c oatmeal (blended)
¼ c each (or white flour):
Soy flour
Rice flour
Tapioca flour
¾ c whole wheat flour
½ c bran
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp cloves

2 apples (granny or fuji) grated
2 carrots grated
3 eggs
1 c sugar (brown or white)
1 tsp vanilla
Heaping Tbsp of OJ concentrate
1 can refried beans + 1/3 c water
(or any beans w/liquid, blended)

ADD WHATEVER YOU LIKE:
½ c sunflower seeds
½ c coconut
½ c raisins, heaping
May add craisins for color
Handful of whole almonds
Handful of whole pecans

Measure all dry ingredients.
Blend all wet ingredients, then add dry ingredients. Now add whatever you like. Should be lumpy and thick.

Press into cookie sheet (I use parchment paper underneath).

Bake 18-20 min at 350

May bake individual cookies, about 12 min.

WITH chocolate chips:
Omit apples and carrots, spices and raisins

Use can of white beans
1 ½ c flour (instead of combo)
2 Tbsp butter

May add water 1 Tbsp at a time to correct consistency. Use for cookies 12-13 min
Bake as bars 15-17 min.