This recipe supports heart health with pistachios and walnuts that provide heart-healthy fats to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels, while dark chocolate and walnuts add antioxidants that protect your cells from everyday stress. The balanced mix of healthy fats, protein, and carbohydrates offers steady, sustained energy, and the touch of maple syrup and dark chocolate adds natural sweetness without sacrificing nourishment.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Pistachios
- 1 1/4 cups Walnuts
- 3 tbsps Maple Syrup
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Cardamom
- 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 tsp Coconut Oil
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt (flaky)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the pistachios, walnuts, maple syrup, vanilla, and cardamom. Mix well.
- Add the nut mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing down with a spatula. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- Let the mixture cool completely in the pan, ideally one hour, before removing. Break into clusters.
- Line a small baking sheet (or large plate) with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a saucepan on low or in the microwave for 30-second intervals.
- Dip each cluster into the melted chocolate, garnish with salt, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Transfer to the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes or until the chocolate has set. Enjoy!
10 servings
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