Mānuka Honey Nut Bars

We love these nut bars. Packed with flavor, texture, and good fats, they make a great snack or breakfast on the go and are perfect for lunch boxes.

Serves: Makes approximately 16 pieces
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups cashews

• ¾ cup almonds

• ¼ cup sesame seeds

• ½ cup coconut chips

• ¼ cup hemp seeds

• ¾ cup dried cranberries

• Zest of 1 orange

• ½ cup Egmont Mānuka Honey

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Finely chop or pulse 1 ¼ cups of the cashews in a food processor. Leave the remaining cashews whole.

3. Add the chopped cashews, almonds, whole cashews, sesame seeds, and coconut chips to an oven-safe dish. Toast in the oven until lightly golden brown.

4. Remove from the oven and transfer to a large bowl. Add the hemp seeds, cranberries, orange zest, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to combine.

5. Add the Egmont Mānuka Honey and coconut oil to a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 4 minutes.

6. Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and pour the honey mixture over the nut mixture. Mix well to combine.

7. Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan. Using the back of a spoon, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.

8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.

9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container.