Lightened Up 7 Layers Bar Recipe

Name: Lightened Up 7 Layers Bar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1 cup garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup wheat germ; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup dried cranberries; 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut; One 14-ounce can low-fat sweetened condensed milk

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup wheat germ
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
One 14-ounce can low-fat sweetened condensed milk

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1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil or coat a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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2. Spread the oats evenly on a baking sheet and bake until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even browning. Remove and set aside. Place the walnuts on the same baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. (Keep a watchful eye on the nuts so they don't burn!) Remove and set aside.
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3. Place the toasted oats in the bowl of a food processor and process for 10 seconds. Add the beans, wheat germ, butter, canola oil, and salt and pulse until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, and smooth down evenly with your fingers or palms to form a bottom crust.
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4. Top evenly with the chocolate chips, cranberries, walnuts, and coconut. Pour the condensed milk evenly over the layers.
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5. Bake 22 to 25 minutes, or until the coconut is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack and cut into thirty 13/4 x 2-inch bars. Best if stored in the refrigerator.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, 1 cup garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, 1/4 cup wheat germ, and more.

Yes, Lightened Up 7 Layers Bar falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lightened Up 7 Layers Bar

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