Coconut Date Nut Squares
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Author Notes: This recipe came about as I was experimenting with making granola bars. I happened upon rice malt and decided to experiment with it in other ways. These chewy squares are addictive! - dagmaraelza
Makes 24 squares
- 8 ounces pitted dates
- 5 ounces shelled pecans
- 3 1/2 ounces GF rolled oats
- 2 ounces shredded coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup rice malt
- Preheat oven to 350˚. Spray a silicone individual brownie square pan with cooking spray.
- Place all ingredients in a food processor. Process until pieces are mixed well and dough sticks together.
- Press into pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes on the center oven rack.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Gluten-Free Baked Good
Tags: cookies, Easy, gluten-free, nuts
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almost 2 years ago susan g
Mitoku is an importer of traditional Japanese foods, and they have an excellent long article on the rice malt syrup they sell -- how it is made, composition, recipes. It does include barley, but the breakdown has carbs, sugars and water, which account for 98-99%. I wonder if the gluten in the barley is changed by the conversion prompted by enzymes when it is sprouted? I wouldn't suggest that a person on a strict gluten free diet take chances, but I suspect that the gluten is 'predigested.' Anyway, the Squares look excellent. I'm away from home this week, and I'm looking forward to trying them.
almost 2 years ago dagmaraelza
Rice malt is a whole grain sweetener made by breaking down brown rice. It sometimes includes barley, so check the label. If you can't find gluten-free rice malt, then substitute Lundberg brown rice syrup.
If you use a brownie pan, use the 9 inch square. Cool for one hour before cutting into squares and make sure you clean your knife between cuts to get a neat edge.
almost 2 years ago shoopee
Looks great. Two questions: what is rice malt? Can you cook this in a regular brownie pan? What size would you recommend?