
These digestive bars are made with prunes, which are warm, sweet, heavy, and full of iron and fiber. Because prunes are laxatives, adding whole grains, digestive spices, and ghee promotes elimination and the release of toxins from the body.
Equipment Needed
8 x 8” Pyrex or baking pan
Food Processor
Rubber Spatula
Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Pan spray
2 cups (1#) pitted prunes, chopped
1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup of water
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice or clove
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups barley flour (or use a combination of amaranth or millet flour)
¼ cup date sugar (or other sugar)
1 ½ teaspoon bake powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons ghee
1 1/2 cup hot water
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat the baking pan with pan spray or oil.
Cover the prunes and spices in the apple juice and 1/2 cup of water, and simmer uncovered until thick, about 30-40 minutes. Add the almond extract at the end, then set aside to cool.
Place the mixture in a food processor, process it into a paste, and then set aside.
Combine the flour/s, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Place the ghee in a bowl, add 1 1/2 cups of warm water, and let melt.
Combine the dry ingredients and ghee-water together and make the dough.
Press the dough into the baking pan and bake for 20-30 minutes until brown and cool.
Spread the prune paste on the baked dough and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour.
Cut into bite-size pieces.
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