Turns out, they call for coconut oil which my touchy stomach doesn't tolerate. It pretty much rejects anything that's super healthy, I think it hates me. But, I still wanted to try them for the rest of the family so today I whipped up a batch.
These were ridiculously easy to make, took only about 10 minutes tops. I made them with gluten free oats, substituted agave nectar for the honey since agave is lower on the GI scale and therefore less affects your blood sugar, added a couple of tablespoons of fiber powder, and I omitted the dried cranberries because we didn't have any. I also halved the recipe since we were low on agave and peanut butter so I made them in a 9" round pan instead of the 9 x 13.
These were a huge hit! The older two boys and the husband absolutely love them! Since I used the super expensive gluten free oats, the 3 year old won't even try them of course. I convinced him to take a tiny nibble off one corner and he wouldn't try any more, saying he doesn't like them. I'm considering force feeding him as I know he would like them if he gave them half a chance. (kidding, kidding) I'm hoping that his older brothers utter enjoyment of them may convince him to give them another try.
These are definitely still a treat, but a pretty darn healthy one with the oats, coconut oil, and fiber. I'm guessing we'll be making these pretty regularly.
*UPDATE: These did not even last 24 hours. They're gone. The 3 year old finally tried one and said "I like these now!" and the 6 year old suggested I make more tomorrow after saying "These are SO delicious!" The husband called them "dangerous" and I'm pretty sure he's the main reason they're already gone.
cool. what's the recipe? :)
ReplyDeleteIt's in the link. : )
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