Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups brown sugar
  • 15 ounces black beans
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup ground flax seeds
  • 1 14 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) or 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 3 14 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup favorite nuts or 1 cup chocolate chips

Method

  • Pre heat over to 375 degrees.
  • Rinse black beans well.
  • Return to can and fill to top with fresh water.
  • Puree in blender until smooth.
  • Mix with sugar and vanilla.
  • Set aside.
  • Grind flax seed or use pre-ground.
  • Add to flour and baking soda with spice if using.
  • Mix dry ingredients into the moist ingredients.
  • Mix in the oats and nuts.
  • Press into un-greased cake pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Let cool in pan for 15 minutes.
  • Flip out of pan and flip one more time so the top of the bars is up.
  • Cut into 15 bars.
  • Store in Sealed containers for up to 1 week in the fridge.