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Monday, October 26, 2009

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Nancy's Pumpkin Bars - 9g Carbs, 3g Fiber

Nancy's Pumpkin Bars - 9g Carbs, 3g Fiber

[Since this is from Swanson Vitamins it does use products they
sell. Some products can be substituted for other brands. The
"1 tsp NuNaturals More Fiber Baking Blend" would be beneficial
here for the added fiber and the benefits that brings to diabetic
diet. Take care, Gloria]

From: www.swansonvitamins.com
Nancy LeBlanc wins the Swanson Healthy Foods Recipe Contest for
October 2009

Nancy's Inspiration: "I make these healthy treats nearly every week
for my trainers at Cressey Performance [training facility] located
in Hudson, Massachusetts. They are highly nutritious, packed with
fiber and they taste amazing. We often keep the tub of pumpkin bars
out for the clients that need a little "extra something" during
their workouts. This does the trick."

2 omega-3 eggs OR 1 whole egg + 1/3 cup egg whites OR can use all egg whites
1 1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese
2 Tbsp molasses
1 Tbsp vanilla
3 scoops Swanson Whey Protein Vanilla Powder
1/3 cup Swanson Milled Flaxseed
2-3 Tbsp Swanson Organic Ground Cinnamon
1/4 tsp (approximately) of each:
Swanson Organic Ground Nutmeg
Swanson Organic Ground Ginger
Clove
All spice
Pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp Swanson Himalayan Crystal Salt
1 tsp NuNaturals More Fiber Baking Blend
2 (15oz) cans pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
1 cup Swanson Organic Walnuts, toasted
Swanson Organic Ground Cinnamon, sprinkle to taste

1. Spray 9 x 9 baking pan with canola oil.

2. Using a 14 cup food processor, blend eggs until creamy.

3. Add cottage cheese, molasses and vanilla to eggs. Blend until thick
and creamy (approximately 1 minute).

4. Add one can of pumpkin at a time to the mixture, blending in between.

5. Add remaining ingredients, except nuts, and blend until mixed.

6. Mix in nuts until blended.

7. Taste the batter to check sweetness. Add some stevia or more spices according to your liking.

8. Pour into the sprayed pan and sprinkle cinnamon on the top before baking.

9. Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Rotate the pan at
50 minutes to ensure even browning.

10. When the bars are cool, cover with plastic wrap or foil. Cracks
will appear on the top and will flatten when the bars cool.

Note:
Bars must sit overnight for the flavors to meld. They will not
taste good right out of the oven.

Makes: 16 bars
Serving size: 1 bar
Nutrition per Serving:
140 Calories, 9g Protein, 7g Fat, 9g Carbs, 3g Fiber, 167mg Sodium