Carob Date Brownie Mix

1 1/2 c Whole-wheat pastry flour or

-unbleached all purpose -flour 1/4 c Carob powder

1 tb Instant grain beverage

-powder 1/2 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Baking soda

1/4 ts Salt

8 oz Pitted dates

Sift together first five ingredients. Store in an air-tight container. Store dates separately in an air-tight container or original package. Attach these instructions: To prepare brownies, preheat oven t o 350 degrees. In a blender or food processor, blend 2 cups of vanilla soy milk and dates until almost smooth (small chunks of dates are ok). Set aside. Pour flour mixture into a mixing owl. Add date mixture, and stir well to combine. Spread evenly in a lightly oiled 9" x 13" baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until middle is done. Cut into 16 brownies. Total calories per brownie: 114 Fat: 1 gram Source; Vegetarian Journal, Jan/Feb 1995 Pooh's Recipe dbase (lisa_pooh@delphi.com) 2/3/96