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Pistachio, vanilla and cranberry bars

These pistachio, vanilla and cranberry oat bars combine crunchy toasted nuts and seeds with chewy cranberries and a hint of vanilla. Make a batch ahead of time for an easy breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.

  • Hands-on time: 10 mins
  • Time to make: 45 mins
  • Serving: 16 people
Ratings: 5.0

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 cups gluten-free porridge oats
  • 2/3 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 2/3 cup almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons golden syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, plus 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.

    Instructions

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    1 Heat the oven to 160°C/fan 140°C/gas 3. Line a 20cm square baking tin with baking paper.

    2 Spread the nuts and seeds over the prepared baking tray. Bake for 6–8 min until they’re just golden.

    3 Combine the oats and toasted nuts and seeds in a mixing bowl with the dried cranberries. Make a well in the centre, then add the nut butter, golden syrup, vanilla extract, egg and egg white. Mix together until all the ingredients are well moistened.

    4 Using a wet hand, gently press the mixture into the prepared baking tin, then bake for 20–25 min. Cool completely in the tin on a wire rack, then remove from the tin and cut into 16 bars.

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