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5-Ingredient Crunchy Pistachio Bars

These 5-ingredient crunchy pistachio bars are so easy to make and taste amazing. They remind me of baklava, minus all the pastry and sugar! They also happen to be vegan, gluten-free and made with wholesome ingredients. 
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine middle eastern
Servings 12
Calories 157 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 240g pistachio kernels
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • Pinch of salt
  • 50g dark chocolate melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan/350F
  • Mix the pistachios, cardamom, salt and maple syrup in a bowl until evenly coated.
  • Transfer into moulds or a loaf tin lined with baking paper.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes, then leave to cool completely before removing from the moulds or slicing into bars.
  • Once cooled, dip the base in melted dark chocolate. You can also drizzle some dark chocolate on top if you like.

Notes

Store in an air-tight container at room temperature. 

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gPotassium: 246mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
Keyword 5-ingredients, baklava, cardamom, dairy-free dessert, dark chocolate, easy dessert, gluten-free dessert, middle eastern recipes, nuts, pistachio recipes, vegan dessert
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