Maple & Carob Chip Granola Bars

Maple and Carob Chip Granola Bars

Makes 16
These bars are fun to make and eat. Crumble and moisten with soy milk for a delicious breakfast or snack.

Ingredients
4 cups quick cook oats
1/3 cup canola oil
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup vegan carob chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Method
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread oats onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, mix together oil, syrup, vanilla, carob chips and walnuts in a large bowl. Add warm oats and stir well. Spread oat mixture into a greased 9- x 13-inch baking dish, pressing down hard to compact it. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely, then cut into bars.

Nutrition: Per serving (1 bar/59g-wt.): 250 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 35g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 14g sugar), 4g protein http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/823

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Blueberry Breakfast Bake

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Blueberry Breakfast Bake

Items to add:
1 (12-ounce) day-old baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pint blueberries, divided
12 ounces Neufchâtel cheese, softened*
1/2 cup sugar
8 eggs*
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup milk*
Maple syrup* (optional)

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Serves 8
Serve this sweet and custardy breakfast bake for breakfast or brunch. It’s assembled the night before, so pulling together a delicious breakfast for guests is a snap. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available in the Whole Foods Market Family of Brands.
Ingredients
1 (12-ounce) day-old baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 pint blueberries, divided 12 ounces Neufchâtel cheese, softened* 1/2 cup sugar 8 eggs* 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2/3 cup milk* Maple syrup* (optional)
Method
Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with blueberries, reserving a few for garnish. In a mixing bowl, beat cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, sour cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Gradually add milk until blended. Pour half over bread. Top with remaining bread, then remaining cheese mixture. Cover and chill overnight or up to 24 hours. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350ºF about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 25 minutes longer, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with reserved blueberries. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with maple syrup, if desired.
Nutrition
Per serving (about 8oz/240g-wt.): 260 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 9g protein, 28g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 23g sugar), 235mg cholesterol , 135mg sodium
Tags:Make-ahead, Entertaining, Budget, American, Vegetarian
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember — we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information. See our Terms of Service. http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/06/get-a-blueberry-boost/#more-1707