Pistachio Sport Bars
Already known for their moreish flavour, pistachio nuts have also been found to contain a host of vitamins, minerals and nutrients your body needs to function and stay healthy. Try this recipe shared by American Pistachio Growers for a delicious and healthy on-the-go snack prepared in 20 minutes and in three simple steps.
A few nutritious facts about pistachios…
Although pistachio nuts have high-fat content, most are unsaturated fats that may not be fully absorbed into the body. Their energy density, protein and high-fibre content helps reduce overeating.
Simply shelling and eating pistachios one-by-one slows consumption, allowing you to feel full more easily.
Pistachios contain 3 grams of fibre, 6 grams of protein, and 11 grams of heart-healthy fat per serving – about 49 nuts = 100 calories!
Ingredients
- 7 oz of pistachios
- 3.5 oz of banana chips
- 1.4 oz of cornflakes
- 1.8 oz of dried pears
- 1.8 oz of dried apricots
- 3.5 oz of honey
- 2.8 oz of brown sugar
- 1.4 oz of crisp oat flakes
Details
servings 24
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 15mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Chop the pistachios coarsely and banana chips finely. Partly crush the cornflakes. Cut the pears and apricots into small cubes.
Step 2
Heat the honey and sugar and mix in the pistachios, banana chips, cornflakes, pears, apricots and oat flakes. Spread the mixture in a square dish lined with baking paper (24 x 24 cm), approximately 1.5 cm deep and press well into the dish. (Alternatively, the bars can also be formed individually and then be put on a baking tray lined with baking paper.)
Step 3
Bake the mix in a pre-heated oven at 180°C (gas mark 3, fan oven 160 °C) for about 10-15 minutes. Cut into bars of approximately 4 x 6 cm and leave to cool on a tray.
Nutritional Value (per piece):
kJ/kcal: 502/120
Protein: 2,3 g
Fat: 5,7 g
Carbs: 14,8 g
Bread units: 1
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