Diabetic Grape Nuts Bars Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. OPTIONAL: You don't have to do this (blame it on my paranoia and perfectionism), but I boiled water and added the raisins in order to plump them and remove any surface sugars.
3. Mix all ingredients together.
4. Pour into a non-stick 9 inch square baking dish.
5. Bake for 35 minutes or until firm.
6. Cool and cut into 12 squares.
7. NOTE: To add some interesting or favorite taste variations, add one or more tsp of any flavor extract (or any combination): coconut, banana, almond, mint, or cocoa powder.
8. Various spices can also be added: nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, clove, lemon and orange peel.
9. You can add other extracts or spices such as: 1/2- 1 tsp.
10. Or combination of: coconut, banana, almond extracts, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, clove, lemon and orange peel.
11. These bars keep well in the freezer and are excellent for traveling.