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Browned Butter Maple Nut Bars
These bars are easy enough to make in the time it takes for the oven to preheat and feature the flavors of maple syrup, nuts and rich, browned butter.
Low FODMAP Serving Size Info: Makes 16 bars; serving size 1 bar
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Makes: 16 Bars
Calories: 159 kcal
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups (180 g) low FODMAP, gluten-free all-purpose flour, such as Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; use gluten-free if following a gluten-free diet
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick; 113 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup (75 g) whole pecans or walnut halves, chopped
- 2/3 cup (165 ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
Preparation:
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Position rack in middle of oven. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Coat an 8-inch (20 cm) square pan with nonstick spray. Line with parchment paper cut to fit so that it covers the bottom and overhangs on two sides.
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Whisk flour, baking powder and salt together in a small bowl to aerate and combine; set aside.
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Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add nuts and continue to cook until butter is browned but not burned. Swirl pan a couple of times during the process to brown butter and toast the nuts. Allow to cool.
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Whisk maple syrup into butter/nut mixture, then whisk in, vanilla and then the egg, blending well. Stir in flour mixture, mixing just until blended. Spread evenly into prepared pan.
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Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until bars are light golden brown, are slightly puffed and the edges have begun to come away from the sides of the pan. A toothpick inserted in the center will come out with a few moist crumbs clinging. Place pan on rack until cool. Cut into 16 (4x4). Store at room temperature in airtight container up to 3 days in single layers separated by parchment paper.
Notes:
Tips
- Darker colored maple syrup will have a more robust taste, which we like for baking.
- Make sure your nuts are fresh! Buy just what you need. If you have leftovers, store in airtight containers in the freezer and use within a few months.
Nutrition Facts
Browned Butter Maple Nut Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 90mg4%
Potassium 27mg1%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 20IU0%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
