Flax Cornflake Squares

Flax Cornflake Squares

SaskFlax ©2014

Kids love this sweet treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (250 mL) peanut butter 
• 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 
• 1 cup (250 mL) corn syrup 
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) ground flax seed* 
• 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
• 6 cups (1.5L) cornflakes 

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, combine peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in ground flax seed, vanilla and corn flakes. Pat mixture into a 9x13 inch pan (3.5 L) with the back of a buttered spoon. 

Yield: 36 squares.

Serving Size: per square. Each serving contains 3/4 tsp (4 mL) of flax.