Mainely Dish: Molasses Bars (Mystery B Bars)
— By Alex Gayton, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Visit the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s recipe website for the Molasses Bars (Mystery B Bars) recipe and recipe video.
Craving a cozy winter treat? Try UMaine Extension’s Molasses Bars (Mystery B Bars). These flavorful bars remind me of the holidays with their gingerbread-like flavor and cakey texture.
You’ll be surprised to find a secret ingredient hidden within – beans! I know what you’re thinking, beans in dessert? Before you stop reading, hear me out! The bold flavors of molasses, cinnamon, and nutmeg in these bars mask the bean flavor, and beans add a boost of fiber and protein making this treat more nutritious.
Serve them as a snack with a cozy cup of tea or coffee, or add them to your holiday cookie platter as a fun conversation starter. To make them extra festive, dust the bars with powdered sugar for a snowy holiday touch.