| 1 | Preheat oven to 350 deg. |
| 2 | Grease 8 in square baking pan. |
| 3 | Set aside. |
| 4 | In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and carob powder, stirring until thoroughly mixed; remove from heat and cool slightly. |
| 5 | In a small bowl, beat together honey and eggs; slowly add carob mixture, beating until blended. |
| 6 | Stir in vanilla, to taste. |
| 7 | In a medium bowl, sift oat flour, baking powder and salt; add walnuts ( or other nuts). |
| 8 | Using a spatula, stir in carob mixture and mix. |
| 9 | Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. |
| 10 | When done, the center will still be somewhat gooey, but the edges will be cakelike. |
| 11 | Cool 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares. |
| 12 | If squares are too soft to cup, refrigerate pan 15 min or longer,m until firm enough to cut. |
| 13 | Note: carob powder can be found at health food and specialty stores. |
| 14 | Note: to make your own oat flour, pulse one cup uncooked oatmeal in a blender container or bowl of a food processor until finely ground; about 30 seconds. |
| 15 | Per serving: calories/brownie 149(5 % from protein 57% from carbohydrate, 38%from fat) protein 2 grams, fat 7 grams, cholesterol 37 mg, carbohydrate 24 grams, sodium 145 mg. |
| 16 | Exchanges 1 ?fat from the files of frances keeney |
