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Crispy Barley Oat Almond Squares
Recipe courtesy of the Oat and Barley Council of Ontario.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup sesame seeds
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1/4 cup sunflower seeds
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1/2 cup almonds, chopped
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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1 1/2 cups barley flakes
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1 1/4 cups large rolled oats
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1 cup smooth almond nut butter
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1/4 cup agave syrup or nectar
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1/2 cup rice syrup
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
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Add cranberries, almonds and sesame/sunflower seeds to a large bowl
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Mix well
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Add barley flakes and oats
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Toss to combine
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In medium saucepan, heat together almond nut butter, agave syrup, rice syrup and vanilla extract over medium low heat
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Heat for 5 minutes or until mixture is just about to come to a boil
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Remove from stove
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Pour saucepan contents over barley-oat mixture and mix well using large spoon
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Press mixture into a greased 8 inch square cake pan
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Let stand for 30 minutes or until firm
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Cut into squares.
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