I had these granola bars from a hiking partner named Ruth. They are a great hiking treat packed with nutty protein and that hit of sugar you (I) sometimes crave on a hike and easy to make.

Yield: 16-18 bars

Quick note that if you don't have a GIANT batch in your roasting pan. This recipe works well cut in half too.

Cake Batter

1 ¼ cups flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch ground nutmeg
¾ cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 carrots, shredded (about 1 cup)

Cream Cheese Mixture

1 pkg. (250 g) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese
¼ cup white sugar
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It’s creamy and it’s crispy! This baklava cheesecake is the perfect combination if you’re looking for something new to impress your guests!

Ingredients

1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
lemon, wedged or sliced (for serving)