Cranberry and quinoa bars

Author: Sprout

Photographer: Mark O'Meara

Try our low cost recipe, great way to get the kids involved in baking and is the perfect tasty snack on the go.

Serves: 12 (makes 12 bars)

Time to make: 55 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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½ cup slivered almonds, roughly chopped
½ cup cashews, roughly chopped
½ cup quinoa
½ cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup reduced-sugar dried cranberries
2 tablespoons honey

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 190°C. Grease and line a 20cm-square slice tin with baking paper. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place almonds, cashews, quinoa and pumpkin seeds on prepared tray; bake for 8–10 minutes, or until golden and slightly fragrant. Transfer nut mixture to a large bowl and leave to cool.

2 Place cranberries and honey in a small food processor with 3 tablespoons water; blend until smooth. Add cranberry paste to cool nut mixture; stir well. Press mixture into prepared slice tin and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until set. Remove slice from oven; leave to cool completely in tin.

3 Remove slice from tin, cut into 12 bars and wrap individually.

Variations

Try different combinations of nuts and dried fruit in this versatile recipe.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 202 cal

Kilojoules 850 kJ

Protein 7 g

Total fat 11 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 20 g

Sugar 9 g

Dietary fibre 5 g

Sodium 6 mg

Calcium 30 mg

Iron 2.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.