The Winning Recipe Is…

Congratulations to Pauline Van Der Velden for her winning Sweet Nutri-Treats.  Great for an afternoon snack when your kids come home from school or just anytime of the day you need a healthy snack.  This was the unanimous winner among our recipe contest panel, and Dr. Oz and Dave Wentz. See for yourself!  You can visit the USANA YouTube channel to view the video of the final tasting. (Quite humerous!)

The Recipe

Sweet Nutri-Treats

SWEET NUTRI-TREATS

Ingredients
1/2 cup organic brown rice syrup
1/4 cup organic agave syrup
3 scoops vanilla Usana Nutrimeal
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons flax seeds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried, sweetened cranberries
2 – 2 1/2 cups chopped nuts — I used 2 cups of pecans and almonds.
Optional: 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut ribbons — I could not find unsweetened coconut, so I omitted it.

Directions
Bring syrups to a gentle boil, stirring often. Remove from heat.
Using a whisk, stir in vanilla, salt, and Nutrimeal.
With a large spoon or spatula, stir in other ingredients until well combined.
Pour into an oiled 8×8 pan. With a greased spatula, pack down mixture into the pan.
Let cool, or refrigerate for a quick set.
Cut into small bars. Store in a cool place.

*Pauline suggested trying different dried fruit for variety: cherries, blueberries, currants, chopped dates, apricots.

Bon Appetit!

     Debbie