Almond Bean Bar Cookies

Almond Bean Bar Cookie

Almond Bean Bar Cookies (without nuts).  The music of Jack Johnson was perfect for the occasion!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.  Spray a 9x9 baking pan lightly with oil.  LIGHTLY!  Use a slightly larger pan for thinner bars (like Cliff Bars).

Ingredients:

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed and processed to smooth consistency
1 box Mori-Nu soft or firm tofu, drain excess water off and process with the beans
1 cup date sugar
1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 tablespoon egg replacer powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Combine all ingredients, folding to incorporate dry into wet.  Over-mixing will make the cookies tough.
Spread batter into pan and smooth top as these will not become any smoother while baking.  Bake 30 minutes, remove from oven and cool in pan on wire rack.  Cut into 16 square cookies.
Stand back and admire those hands of yours that created such a delight.