BRAZIL NUT BARS

Brazil Nut Bars image

Provided by Amber E.

Time 20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup natural smooth cashew butter
1 1/2 cups whole brazil nuts
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup raw shelled sunflower seeds
1/2 cup ground flax seed
1/3 cup dried organic cranberries
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups gluten-free crispy brown rice cereal

Steps:

Lightly coat 9" x 13" baking dish with grapeseed oil. Set aside.
In the bowl of a food processor, add Brazil nuts and pulse until nuts are ground into a fine powder. Place in a large mixing bowl.
Add the pumpkin seeds, almonds, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, cranberries, cinnamon, and cereal to the bowl.
In a large saucepan on the stove, add the cashew butter and honey and heat until very hot and bubbling.
Transfer this mixture to the mixing bowl and mix together using a wooden spoon.
Immediately press mixture firmly into the baking dish (wear rubber gloves if needed).
Let cool in refridgerator.
Cut into 16 pieces and serve.
Wrap each bar individually with wax paper and store in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.6, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 3.8, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 14.2, Protein 5.8