Name: Nut Bars with Chocolate Drizzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients: 3 oz almonds, pecans or walnuts (raw or roasted ); 3 oz dates (pitted); 1 egg white; 1 1/2 cups quinoa flakes; 1/4 cup ground flax; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 oz dark chocolate ((70% cocoa)); salt

Nut Bars with Chocolate Drizzle

The original version of this recipe called for maple syrup, but without its overpowering sweetness, the wonderful nut and chocolate combo really shines. Who needs the extra sugar? These are better without it! As Found in The Obesity Code Cookbook

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Cool 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 113 kcal

Ingredients

3 oz almonds, pecans or walnuts raw or roasted
3 oz dates pitted
1 egg white
1 1/2 cups quinoa flakes
1/4 cup ground flax
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 cup olive oil
4 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
salt

Instructions

Assemble, prepare, and measure ingredients. Chop nuts. Chop dates. Beat egg white to soft peaks. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Have ready an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine nuts, dates, and egg white with quinoa flakes, flax, cinnamon, nutmeg, pinch of salt, and olive oil. Press into baking pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until firm and golden. Allow to cool in pan for 1 hour.
Melt chocolate in a double boiler over low heat, or in a small bowl in the microwave. Drizzle over baked bars and allow to cool completely before you slice into bars and serve. Leftovers will keep at room temperature in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Nut Bars with Chocolate Drizzle

Amount per Serving

Calories

113

% Daily Value*

Fat

7

g

11

%

Saturated Fat

2

g

13

%

Cholesterol

1

mg

0

%

Sodium

4

mg

0

%

Potassium

98

mg

3

%

Carbohydrates

11

g

4

%

Fiber

2

g

8

%

Sugar

4

g

4

%

Protein

2

g

4

%

Calcium

20

mg

2

%

Iron

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword American, Dessert

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By Jason Fung, MD

Jason Fung, M.D., is a Toronto-based nephrologist (kidney specialist) and a world leading expert in intermittent fasting and low-carb diets.

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