Creamy carob squares

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       Title: CREAMY CAROB SQUARES
  Categories: Desserts, Cookies
       Yield: 1 batch
  
       1 c  AM Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
     1/2 c  AM Oat Bran
     1/2 c  AM Oat Flakes
     1/2 c  Slivered almonds
     3/4 c  AM Sesame Tahini (soft)
       2 tb Rice syrup; {mixed with...
       2 tb -Water}
       1 c  Tofu
     1/2 c  Ricotta cheese
            -OR- low-fat cottage cheese
     1/2 c  Carob powder
     1/2 c  Maple syrup
       1 ts Vanilla; OR...
     1/2 ts -Almond extract
  
   Combine first six ingredients to form a crumb mixture.  Set aside.  Beat
   together remaining ingredients.  Place half of crumb mixture in an oiled
   9" x 12" pan, press down well; cover with carob mixture, then top with
   remaining crumb mixture.  Bake at 350 F. for 30-35 minutes or until
   golden.  Cool and cut into squares.
   
   SUGGESTION: If crumb mixture does not stick together, add a little oil.
   
   Source: Arrowhead Mills "Oat Bran Recipes" tri-fold
   Reprinted by permission of Arrowhead Mills, Inc.
   Electronic format courtesy of: Karen Mintzias
  
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