Cherry Crumble Bars

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

whole-wheat pastry flour (or white flour, or Bob’s gluten-free)

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

brown sugar or coconut brown sugar (or xylitol, for a sugar-free option)

stevia OR add another tbsp brown sugar

1 1/4 tsp

cinnamon

1/4 cup

plus 3 tbsp cold butter sub (Or click for: Fat-Free Option.)

2 tbsp

milk of choice

2 cups

fresh or frozen cherries, chopped (8oz)

2 tsp

cornstarch

tbsp pure maple syrup, agave, or honey

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

optional: a handful of chocolate chips