Healthy Nut Bar Thermomix Recipe
These crunchy, little nut bar bites are the perfect on the go snack. Using only a few natural ingredients, they’re nutritious and so easy to make.
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I began writing a cookbook to record my mother’s treasured recipes and in the process discovered my great passion for baking. Bringing together simple ingredients with the help of my Thermomix to create delicious food has become a love of mine. Whether it’s to nourish or indulge, you can find me in the kitchen preparing something to share with my family and friends.
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Thinkfood Munch has a line of nut bars my family and I enjoy. I would often pop a bag or two of these into my grocery trolley as they make a healthy and tasty snack. The other day I discovered our snack supply had dwindled but I had an abundance of seeds and nuts in the pantry. I decided to have a go at making my own nut bar. The homemade nut bites ticked all of the boxes. They were so easy to make and significantly more economical. Best of all, they were equally moreish and crunchy even without adding any cane sugar.
What are Munchy Nut Bites?
Simply nuts and seeds coated in rice malt syrup and slow roasted to form crunchy, bite-sized, portable snacks. The nuts and seeds are packed with nutrients and healthy fats and the touch of sweetness is enough to satisfy the afternoon cravings. They’re a great snack because they’re relatively low in carbohydrates but rich in fats and protein, vegan-friendly, gluten free and fructose free.
Nut Bar Recipe Variations
The recipe only has two components; rice malt syrup and nuts and seeds, both of which can be varied to accommodate your preferences and what you have on hand.
- Honey or maple syrup can be used instead of rice malt syrup for a sweeter alternative. Maple syrup does not need to be warmed before adding the nuts and seeds. It isn’t as thick and sticky as rice malt syrup however the end result will be a little more crumbly.
- Nuts & Seeds – You can use whatever nuts, seeds or combination of nuts and seeds you like. Keep the quantity to approximately 3 cups. The smaller nuts and seeds help the bites to bind together. If you are just using larger nuts, such as whole almonds, cut some of them into smaller chunks. You can also add some dried fruit such as cranberries, sultanas or blueberries for some extra sweetness.
Step by Step Nut Bites
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- 90 g rice malt syrup 1/4 cup
- 160 g whole almonds 1 cup
- 150 g natural cashews 1 cup
- 75 g sunflower seeds 1/2 cup
- 85 g pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup
- 30 g sesame seeds 1/4 cup
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Preheat oven to 150°Celsius. Grease 20cm square cake tin and line with baking paper.
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Place rice malt syrup into TM bowl. Heat 5 minutes/50°C/Speed 3.
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Add nuts and seeds. Mix 10 seconds/Reverse/Speed 3 (to evenly coat in rice malt syrup).
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Press mixture firmly into prepared pan.
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Bake for 40 minutes until golden. Cool for 15 to 20 minute until firm enough to cut.
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Remove slice from tin and cut into 3cm squares. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
Cutting the bites when they have cooled but not completely set prevents them from crumbling.
Use a large kitchen knife and a firm chopping motion to cut into squares.
Bites can be stored at room temperature but they will be crunchier if stored in the refrigerator.
Thank you Rachel for stopping by and sharing your Nut Bar recipe. Readers can see more of Rachels creations on her social media sites so please go over and say hi 🙂
If your looking for something else to pack in the lunchbox take a look at these Vegemite Scrolls or my Zucchini & Bacon Slice. Both are a favourite in our house 🙂
Once again for stopping by and checking out my website. As always, if you make this recipe please let Rachel and I know what you think in the comments section.
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wow this is looking yummy i ll prepare this for my kids nice recipe thanks for sharing
Fabulous Lucy 🙂 Thanks so much for coming back and commenting.
Happy Cooking
J
Its very delicious and yummy.. I cant wait to try this.
Awwww…. this receipe made my day it is such a delicious one.
Thank you so much!! That is so kind 🙂
Julie
Can dried cranberries be added to this?
I haven’t tried adding dried fruit to the nut butter but I think it would add a lovely natural sweetness.
Happy Cooking
j
How long can these be stored in the refrigerator please?
Hi Ash
The healthy nut bars will keep for a month or more in the fridge.
Happy Cooking
Julie
Can I use honey instead of rice malt syrup?
wonderful taste!!! They come out just like in the photos