GREEN BEAN COOKIE BARS 
1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour
1/3 c. nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 c. honey
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. applesauce
2 c. cooked green or wax beans or 1 (16 oz.) can green or wax beans
3/4 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. currants or raisins
2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar

Stir together first 8 ingredients in mixing bowl until evenly mixed. Place egg, oil, applesauce and beans in blender; blend smooth. Pour over dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in nuts and raisins. Pour into greased 8 x 12 inch pan. Bake at 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar while warm. Cut into bars. Yield: 24 bars.

 

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