(Makes 16 large brownies)

These moist and chewy brownies are sweetened with dates. Serve them warm from the oven with a cold glass of soy milk or almond milk.

• 1-1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour or unbleached all- purpose flour
• 1/4 cup carob powder
• 1 Tablespoon instant grain beverage powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces pitted dates

Sift together first five ingredients. Store in an air-tight container. Store dates separately in an air-tight container or in the original package.

Attach these instructions: To prepare brownies, preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a blender or food processor, blend 2 cups vanilla soy milk and dates until almost smooth (small chunks of dates are okay). Set aside. Pour flour mixture into a mixing bowl. 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