Got a bag of nuts leftover from when you had friends round or from Christmas? Try our tasty nut recipes to transform them into something more interesting.
A delicious chocolate fridge cake is an excellent way to use up extra nuts. Chop up the nuts if they are large. Then, melt 4oz butter and 4 tablespoons of golden syrup in a pan and add 25g (1oz) cocoa. Take off the heat and add some biscuits which you have crushed with a rolling pin (into crumbs or small pieces), plus the nuts. Press lightly into a tin and put into the fridge to set for a few hours.
Nuts are full of good fats and protein. Blend the nuts and use them to sprinkle over your cereal in the mornings for extra goodness.
Why not make some nutty caramel shortbread? Follow the recipe for millionaire’s shortbread, but sprinkle the caramel with some crushed nuts, then cover with melted chocolate.
Got some leftover walnuts? Why not try our walnut salad recipe, Walnut, Rocket and Clementine Salad?
Make some tasty nibbles. Heat some oil in a pan with a little paprika and chilli powder or flakes and a tablespoon of honey and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring so that the nuts are evenly cooked.
Chop the nuts and add them to a flapjack mix for a crunchy take on this popular snack.