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gold medal bars-diabetic friendly (sallye)

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24 Pinches
grandedame avatar
Austin, TX
Updated on Sep 13, 2015

Another great recipe I found in one of Mother's old cookbooks. I have modernized it a bit, and substituted coconut for nuts to accommodate those with nut allergies. I don't remember ever making these before, but they are worth the effort. They beat the processed energy bars (which are full of chemicals) offered at stores hands-down. These will be great to carry along on our next camping adventure.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield Yields up to 24 bars

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cup stevia***
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats (not instant)
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut

How To Make gold medal bars-diabetic friendly (sallye)

  • Step 1
    Measure and sift flour, salt and soda together and set aside. Butter or spray a 8" or 9" square baking dish and set aside. Preheat oven to 350ºF
  • Step 2
    ***IMPORTANT: USE THE STEVIA PRODUCTS THAT STATE ON THE PACKAGE IT IS A ONE FOR ONE REPLACEMENT FOR SUGAR.***
  • Step 3
    Pour the Stevia into a large mixing bowl, add the molasses and stir until sweetener is well coated (this will make your "brown sugar")
  • Step 4
    Add the softened butter to Stevia and beat on low speed until light and creamy.
  • Step 5
    Add slightly whisked egg to butter mixture and continue beating at low speed until well blended. Add lemon juice and vanilla while still beating.
  • Step 6
    Combine flour mixture with butter mixture and mix with wooden spoon until well blended.
  • Step 7
    Fold shredded coconut into mixture.
  • Step 8
    Spread mixture out evenly in buttered baking dish. Place in preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes.
  • Step 9
    Remove from oven and allow to cool in baking dish. Cut into the size bars you desire. Store in airtight container.
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