From EatingWell: April/May 2005, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)
Crisp and chewy, this bar is a good-for-you alternative to store-bought cereal bars. The secret ingredient, silken tofu, will give your day a protein-packed start. The recipe also works with other fruit-and-nut combinations.
I would like to know if anyone thinks it would work if I added chocolate whey protein powder...??????????? please email me @ jbandel@aol.com I drive school bus and this would be fantastic to take with me in the mornings.. or even in the afternoons.. I am doing a 6meal diet and need more protein in the bars to really be any good.. and I will have to reduce the carbohydrates too... please help me...
joanne, Fredericksburg, VA
I used craisins and almonds, 1/4 cup honey, and half the oil plus applesauce and these were great. Too much honey since the craisins are sweetened.
Jennifer, Red Bud, IL
I reduced the honey by 1/3, replaced the egg with egg substitute and used only about 1 cup of the dried fruit, craisins and raisins. I also added 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce and 1/2 cup flaxseed meal. I keep mine refrigerated, with the tofu I don't think I would leave them out for 5 days. I will definitely make these again.
Kathy, Fairfield, CA
Made in a larger pan, cut bars smaller which worked well. The lemon was a bit overpowering. All in all, a wonderful alternative to commercial granola bars most of which have trans fats (less than a gram so they don't have to list it as an ingredient).
Anonymous, Chicago, IL
Thought the honey was too much sugar for insulin resistance. I used a lower glycemic option of agave. Turned out well. Also used more nuts. Would like to try with less oil, maybe something else to add moisture??
Anonymous, Olympia, WA
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