Fruit & Coconut Bars

(Vegan)

Base Layer:

• 1 1⁄4 C. unsweetened coconut
• 3⁄4 C. whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1⁄4 C. nondairy milk
• 1⁄4 C. maple syrup
• 2 Tbs. oil
• 1⁄4 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8x8 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine coconut, flour and salt in medium bowl
  • Wisk together milk, maple syrup, oil and vanilla in a separate bowl.
  • Mix milk into coconut mixture; press into prepared pan.

Fruit Layer:

• Heat 1 C. spreadable all-fruit jam in microwave for 30 sec.-1 min.; spread over the base layer.

Topping:

• 1⁄2 C. unsweetened coconut
• 1⁄4 C. whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1 1⁄2 Tbs. oil
• 1/8 tsp. salt
  • Combine topping ingredients in medium bowl. Using hands, mix together until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle topping over fruit layer and press gently.
  • Bake 28-30 min., until topping is light golden brown
  • Allow to cool completely; cut into small bars and serve.

Nutrition for 16 squares (per 1 square serving): 103 Calories, 5 g. fat, 2 g. saturated fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 35 mg. sodium, 14 g. carbohydrates, 2 g. fiber, 6 g. sugar, 2 g. protein.