Need a simple solution to all the snacking temptations that are now constantly within reach?
Hands up if you can’t keep out of the kitchen during a day in lockdown. Yep, us too.
That’s why we’re serving up super-easy recipes like this to help you stay on track with healthy, filling snacks that can be made with just a handful of natural ingredients.
These nut & berry bars are ideal for any time of the day — whether you’re after a quick breakfast fix, a tasty treat for your mid-morning coffee break, or something sweet to see you through the afternoon.
Each flavour makes 6
Ingredients
For the nut bars:
- 130g almonds (chopped)
- 130g cashews (chopped)
- 25g sesame seeds
- 50g honey
For the berry bars:
- 150g chopped walnuts
- 1 scoop Impact Whey Protein (Vanilla)
- 50g dried cranberries
- 50g coconut oil (melted)
Method
1) For each flavour, mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until fully combined.
2) Pour the mixture into a lined baking dish and use the back of a spoon, fork, or spatula to press it firmly down into a flat, smooth layer.
3) Freeze for several hours, or overnight. Then remove and cut into several bars.
4) Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutritional info per bar:
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- | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat
- Nut Bar | 302 | 9.1g | 9.9g | 24.8g
- Berry Bar | 248 | 7.2g | 10.5g | 21.8g
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Lauren is a recipe writer and English Literature graduate who firmly believes in a balanced approach to fitness. She has always been a keen swimmer and, in recent years, has discovered the benefits of weight training and hot yoga. When she's not in the gym, you'll find her cooking up new recipes or enjoying brunch with her friends, having moved on from her student days of living on pasta.
