Kristen's Recipes


        

Title:   Tootsie Roll Heaven
Category:   Candy - Clean (Only natural/organic ingredients), Vegetarian
From:   Neal Barnard
Ingredients:  
1 c unsweetened cocoa or carob powder
1/3 c natural peanut, almond or cashew butter
1/4 c pure maple syrup
2 T brown rice syrup
1/2 c oat flour or wheat germ
Directions:   Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir with a large, sturdy spoon. Finish mixing with your hands until mixture is very well combined. Mold into 24 small "tootsie rolls", about 1 1/2 inches in length. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper or parchment paper and arrange rolls in a single layer. Freeze until very firm (about 1 to 2 hours). Store in freezer or refrigerator.
Makes:   about 24 rolls