A healthy treat packed with minerals, anti-oxidants and a sweetener ideal for diabetics.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 c brown rice flour (oat, quinoa, or soy flour can be substituted)
1/3 c lecithin granules
1 t baking powder
1/4 t sea salt
1 c unsweetened shredded coconut
1/3 c flaxseed oil (sunflower or safflower oil can be substituted)
1/4 c agave syrup (maple syrup or honey can be substituted)
1/2 c chopped almonds or walnuts
1/4 c raisins or chopped prunes
2 T ground flax seeds

Recipe Instructions:

1.     Mix together the dry ingredients in a bowl.
2.     Beat in the oil and syrup until.
3.     Add the remaining ingredients using a spoon.
4.     Spread the mixture into a well-oiled 8 x 8 inch cake pan.
5.     Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until golden.

About the ingredients:

Agave syrup is a sweet syrup that is extracted from the inner core of the blue agave cactus. Agave contains 85% fructose and is almost twice the sweetness of sugar. Agave is absorbed slowly into the bloodstream, preventing the quick spikes in insulin levels associated with sugar intake. This makes agave syrup an excellent sweetener for diabetics and anyone on a weight loss diet.

Flax seeds contain a high amount of alpha linolenic acid, similar to those found in fish such as salmon. Medical studies have confirmed the many health benefits of flax seed, especially for the heart. Flax seeds lowers cholesterol levels, blood triglyceride levels and blood pressure. Flax seeds also protect against cancer, inflammation, diabetes and autoimmune disorders. It is best to eat ground flax seeds. Whole flax seeds can get trapped in pockets in the colon.

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