Almond and Walnut Bars

MAKES 10 SERVINGS

Nuts are incorporated into countless Mediterranean dishes, both sweet and savory! These nut bars are seasoned with a hint of cinnamon and favor the sweeter side of life. Thanks to the health benefits of nuts, these bars can help lower your “bad” cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and improve your digestion.

INGREDIENTS

½ cup maltitol syrup
1 cup raw and whole almonds
½ cup raw and whole walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Lay out two large sheets of parchment paper on the counter and coat them with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place the maltitol syrup in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil.
3. Stir in the almonds, walnuts, and cinnamon, then immediately pour the mixture onto one of the parchment paper sheets.
4. Top the mixture with the other sheet of parchment paper and flatten it to a ½-inch thickness with a rolling pin.
5. Carefully peel off the top piece of parchment paper and allow the bars to cool for 15 minutes.
6. Cut into 10 even-sized bars using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter.
7. Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

This AMAZING recipe and more can be found in my new Diabetic Kitchen cookbook here