Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Serves: 9
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Description

The sweet nutty bars are a scrumptious sweet treat, perfect for those following a gluten-free and dairy-free diet. These bars bring together the natural sweetness of mango and the rich, earthy flavours of nuts, creating a delightful balance in each gooey, sticky bite. Unlike many desserts or flapjacks on the market, these bars are relatively low in sugar and have it in the form of unrefined maple syrup, and are packed with healthy fats and protein from the nuts. This makes them not only indulgent but also a healthier option. For those who aren’t dairy-free, these bars pair wonderfully with a drizzle of cream or a scoop of ice cream, adding an extra layer of indulgence to this already irresistible treat.

Ingredients

• 2 cup pistachio nuts (de-shelled)
• 2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 100g mango (diced)

Topping

• 2 handful chopped pistachio nuts
• 1/3 cup flaked toasted almonds
• 1 tbsp desiccated coconut

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and line an 8-inch rectangle dish with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor blend the pistachios, oats, and salt for about 30 seconds, until a meal starts to form.
3. Pour in the maple syrup and olive oil and blend again so it forms a moist dough like texture.
4. Decant the mixture into a bowl and stir in the diced mango.
5. Decant into the baking dish, pressing down evenly.
6. Sprinkle over the top the topping ingredients then place in the over for 10-12 minutes.
7. Once cooked through (it will still be a sticky dough-like texture), let it cool before removing from the dish and chopping evenly to make 9 bars.
8. Store the bars in a sealed container for up to a week.