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Battle Bars

Dessert
These bars taste so good you won’t believe they are made from nutritious ingredients. They really are a fantastic treat to have if you have worked hard all week and want to indulge yourself with something tasty but still easy to make.
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Calories261kcal
Carbs13.2g
Protein5.8g
Fats20.6g
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Set Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Performance Benefits

The high quantity of unsaturated fats and carbohydrates in this snack make it great for recovery.
Health Benefits

This recipe is an excellent source of healthy fats which are great for lowering LDL cholesterol and imporivng overall health.
Dark chocolate offers a variety of powerful antioxidants and satisfies a sweet tooth.
Expert Tips

store some extra portions of these bars in an airtight container to snack on throughout the week.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Rectangular baking tray
  • Baking paper

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp Almonds (roughly chopped)
  • 3 tbsp Cashew nuts (roughly chopped)
  • 4 tbsp Pistachio nuts (shelled and roughly chopped)
  • 3 tbsp Raisins
  • 15 g Cranberries
  • 20 g Mixed seeds
  • 20 g Desiccated coconut
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 150 g Dark chocolate (75% cocoa solids)
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil
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Instructions

  • Put the nuts, raisins, dried cranberries, mixed seeds, coconut and salt into a bowl and mix.
  • In a small saucepan melt the dark chocolate, honey and coconut oil over low heat.
  • Once the chocolate mix is melted pour it over the mixed chopped nuts and raisins.
  • Pour the mixture into a small rectangular baking tray lined with baking parchment and spread out evenly.
  • Put in the fridge for at least an hour and allow to set. Remove from the fridge, turn out onto a chopping board and cut into squares or bars with a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container for up to a week (if you can keep them that long!).

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 13.2gProtein: 5.8gFat: 20.6gSaturated Fat: 7.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.9gCholesterol: 0.68mgSodium: 66mgPotassium: 363mgFiber: 4.8gSugar: 12.4gVitamin A: 1.7ugVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2.7mg
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