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Oat, date & nut bars (makes 30) Making a granola bar has never been this easy or deliciously dreamy. Sounds yummy? Wait until you sample the end product. Ingredients: 375ml rolled oats 50g blanched almonds (chopped) 50g pecan nuts (chopped) 125ml roasted seeds 125ml dried cranberries (chopped) 100g walnuts 250g fresh pitted dates, roughly chopped 180ml cocoa powder 110ml almond butter 80ml agave nectar Method: Place the oats, almonds and pecans on a baking tray and roast in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10 minutes. Remove
and transfer to a large bowl with the roasted seeds and dried cranberries. Process the walnuts in a food processor until finely chopped. Remove and set aside. Process the dates until smooth. Add the cocoa powder and finely chopped walnuts to the dates and process until combined. Add the date mixture to the oat mixture and mix well. Heat the almond butter and agave together in the microwave for 30 seconds, then pour over the oat and nut mixture. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Transfer to a lined 25x30cm pan. Press down firmly to even out the top. Refrigerate for at least an hour before cutting into bars.
Mac ‘n Cheese Balls Repurpose yesterday’s mac ‘n cheese in a fun, fresh way. Ingredients: 3 Cups left over mac ‘n cheese ½ cup Cream Cheese 2 Eggs 1 ½ Cups Bread Crumbs 1 Teaspoon Salt 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder vegetables of choice ( grated carrots, chopped spinach are great options, cooked rice cauliflower) Method: In a bowl, start mixing the leftover mac ‘n cheese and softened cream cheese, and vegetables and then form 5cm balls. Squish together 5cm tightly packed balls and arrange on a lined baking sheet. (TIP: Spray hands with a little non-stick spray) Chill for 5 minutes in freezer. Meanwhile set up your dredging station. In one small bowl, crack your eggs and give them a little stir creating an egg wash. In another small bowl combine crumbs, salt, smoked paprika and garlic powder. Take each chilled mac ‘n cheese bite and dip into egg wash. Then roll in crumbs until completely coated. Line your air fryer basket with the prepped mac ‘n cheese bites, leaving ample room around them. Make sure to not crowd the basket. Cook on 200 degrees C for 3-4 minutes. Enjoy warm!
