Goddess Bars

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• BASE LAYER:
• 3/4 - 1 Cup Graham Crumbs and 1/4 cup quick oats
• 1/3 Cup + 1 tablespoon melted (or just very soft) soy butter
• 2-3 tablespoon soy or rice milk
• 2-3 tablespoon liquid sweetner; like vegan maple syrup or honey if you use it
• MIDDLE LAYER:
• 3/4 Cup wheat squares cereal (like Shreddies)
• 3/4 Cup Raspberry Jam
• 3/4 Cup Peanut Butter
• TOP LAYER:
• 1 1/2 Cups carob chips (or non-dairy chocolate; most dark is N/D)

Directions:

These are hugely tasty; it''s amazing what you can come up with on a dull Sunday afternoon!

Preheat oven to 375 deg.

Using a fork, blend the soy butter with the graham crumbs and quick oats. Blend in the soy/rice milk and liquid sweetner, beginning with the smaller amount and adding more until the batter holds together. Spread the batter in a square 8 x 8 pan and bake 12-15 minutes.

Mix together the ingredients for the middle layer and spread overtop of baked base layer. Bake for another 5 minutes.

In a double boiler (or in the microwave), melt the carob chips. Personally, I use non-dairy, dark chocolate. Once melted, spread over baked middle layer and let set in the fridge for a few hours. When chilled, cut into bars and try not to devour them all at once!!

Serves: 12 Bars

Preparation time: 20 min.