Fruit And Nut Chocolate Fingers
About Fruit And Nut Chocolate Fingers
This recipe was taken from Joanna Farrow’s book – Chocolate which has by far been one of the best gifts received till date!Its an absolutely awesome combination of nutrition plus sweeter plus wholesome chocolate which results in the best tasting finger bars so far!Pack some bars into the kids’ lunch boxes for quick energy,enjoy as a snack after a workout with a glass of milk or grab one when a mood swing is on the rise!I guarantee you – One bite and its heaven all the way!
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Recipe Time & More
Ingredients
- 250 gm Unsalted Butter
- 250 gm Powdered Sugar
- 175 gm Honey
- 150 gm Apricots (dried)
- 75 gm Mixed Nuts (cashews and walnuts, or almonds â almonds)
- 50 gm Sunflower Seeds
- 1/3 cup Golden Raisins
- 3 tbsp Cranberries (optional dried)
- 50 gm Melon Seeds (charmagaz)
- 175 gm Milk Chocolate (â chopped coarsely)
- 50 gm White Chocolate (â chopped coarsely)
- 400 gm Oats (â instant steel cut porridge)
- 2 tsp Vanilla Essence
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Instructions
- Prepare as in grease a baking tray/swiss roll pan with high sides as the liquid tends to drip while baking!Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Put the butter in a saucepan and let it melt slowly.Add the sugar and syrup and let it come to a gentle boil.Take off and cool for 5 minutes.Add vanilla essence and mix well.
- Take a large bowl and add the oats,nuts seeds and dry fruits in it.Add the prepared liquid and mix well till the syrup coats all ingredients.
- Pack the mixture into the prepared and greased pan and level the top.Bake for 30 minutes till golden brown on top.
- Take out from the oven and mark into fingers with a knife.Cool to room temperature and break off the fingers.Store in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
- Use whatever dry fruits and nuts you have.Pecans,chestnuts and hazelnuts can also be added.
- Substitute golden syrup,corn syrup,rice syrup or maple syrup for honey but you will not get the earthy flavour as honey.
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Such a great recipe! Can’t wait to try it.
Thanks for the inspiration! Looks tasty.
What a flavorful dish! Thanks for sharing.
So delicious! Excited to make it.