Recipe:

Macadamia and Pine Nut Bars

  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Recipe courtesy of Nuts for Life (www.nutsforlife.com.au)

Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup macadamias, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup cranberries
  • 1 tsp cinnamon or mixed spice (optional)
  • 1/4 cup almond milk (if required)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  3. Place all ingredients into a large bowl and mix well until all the ingredients start to come together. If you find the mix is too dry, add the milk.
  4. Once the mixture comes together, spoon it onto the lined baking tray and flatten the mixture down with the back of a spoon.
  5. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until it starts to brown on top.
  6. Allow to cool, then slice into 16 bars.

Tip: Keep uneaten bars in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

nutrition facts

Based on 16 servings

Per serving:

  • Calories147
  • Total Fat9g
  • Saturated Fat2g
  • Sodium2mg
  • Total Carbohydrate13g
  • Dietary Fiber2g
  • Protein3g