Walnut Pear and Oat Nuggets

By California Walnuts
Total Time
1 Hr
Serves
12
Serving Size
2 nuggets
Meal
Snack

DESCRIPTION

These bite size fruit and nut snack is loaded with nutrition. Pack in small zip top bags for on the go snacking.

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
45 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr
Calories
170 cal
Total Fat
10 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
7.278 g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.509 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
0 mg
Carbohydrates
18 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Total Sugars
9 g
Protein
4 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
25 mg
Iron
1 mg
Potassium
170 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups California walnuts
  • 1 1/4 cups rolled (old fashioned) oats
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 medium size ripe pear, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped California walnuts (topping)

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place walnuts, oats, raisins, honey, vanilla and cinnamon in a food processor. Pulse to coarsely chop all ingredients, stirring once or twice.
  3. Add pear and pulse again until pear is in small pieces. (Mixture should stick together when gently pinched.) Shape into 24 equal balls. Lightly roll in chopped walnuts and roll to slightly smooth surface; place on prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes or until dry and firm to the touch. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.