Creamy Cocoa Squares Recipe

Makes 28 cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup am whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup am oat bran
  • 1/2 cup am oat flakes
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 3/4 cup am sesame tahini (soft)
  • 2 tbsp rice syrup, mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • 1 cup tofu
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese or low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla, or 1/2 tsp almond extract

    • Instructions:

    1. Combine first six ingredients to form a crumb mixture.
    2. Set aside (if crumb mixture does not stick together, add a little oil).
    3. Beat together remaining ingredients.
    4. Place half of crumb mixture in an oiled 9" x 12" pan, press down well; cover with cocoa mixture, then top with remaining crumb mixture.
    5. Bake at 350 F for 30-35 minutes or until golden.
    6. Cool and cut into squares.