Garibaldi Bars
Makes 16 two-inch bars
I call these Garibaldi Bars because they remind me of the flat, flaky raisin cookies (Garibaldi biscuits) that I loved as a child. This grown-up version is sugar-free, oil-free, and vegan.
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 1/4 cup raisins, finely chopped
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8” square pan with parchment paper.
Blend the flour, oats, salt, and applesauce in a large bowl until evenly mixed. Add raisins, walnuts, and water and mix thoroughly until well-blended and the mixture holds together.
Press firmly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut into 16 two-inch squares while still warm.
