Ingredients and Weight:
- Nuts (mixed, such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans): 1 cup
- Dried fruits (such as cranberries, apricots, or cherries): 1 cup
- Unsalted butter: 100 grams
- Sweeteners (such as stevia or xylitol): 1/4 cup
- Brown rice flour or oat flour: 2 cups
- Cinnamon powder: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Chocolate chips or chocolate pieces (optional): 1/2 cup
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl, combine the nuts and dried fruits. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sweeteners together until smooth.
- Add the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Add the nut and dried fruit mixture to the dough and mix until combined. If using chocolate, add it at this stage.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper and press the dough into the dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 bars)
Calories: 300-350 (depending on additional ingredients)
Fat: 18-22g
Carbohydrates: 35-45g
Protein: 5-7g
Dish Characteristics:
- No added sugar, making it suitable for those who are watching their sugar intake or have diabetes.
- Full of natural flavors from the dried fruits and nuts.
- Can be customized with different types of nuts and dried fruits to suit different tastes.
User Comments:
- "These bars are so delicious! I didn't expect them to be so good without sugar." - John Doe
- "Great recipe for a healthy snack. My kids love them too." - Jane Smith
- "This is a perfect dish to make ahead and take to work for a snack." - Michael Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use unsalted butter to control the salt content.
- You can adjust the amount of sweeteners based on your preference.
- For a more authentic American taste, use pecans or walnuts as they are common in American baking recipes.
