Although known as nuts, Brazil nuts are considered by botanists to be seeds, as their meat is separate from their shells.
- Portion size 40 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: February 2010
Ingredients
Method
In bowl, combine oats, Brazil nuts and sunflower seeds; spread on baking sheet. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven, stirring once, until light golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Stir in tropical fruit and coconut.In saucepan, melt honey, sugar, oil, vanilla and salt over medium heat; stir into oat mixture. Press into parchment paper–lined 8-inch (2 L) square metal cake pan.
Bake in 300°F (150°C) oven until golden and firm to the touch, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes. Break into bite-size clusters; let cool completely. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.)
Nutritional facts Per piece: about
- Sodium 19 mg
- Protein 2 g
- Calories 84.0
- Total fat 4 g
- Potassium 92 mg
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate 12 g
%RDI
- Iron 4.0
- Folate 2.0
- Calcium 1.0
- Vitamin A 1.0
- Vitamin C 5.0
