But I wanted to make something creative, not just the usual basil and
pine nuts combo.
The meat and
nuts combo provide a slow rise in blood sugar, which will remain stable for an extended period of time.
We change up the classic oat and
nut combo with coconut flakes and starchy buckwheat groats.
In addition to the typical cereal / pretzel /
nuts combo, this one also included toffee bits, which when melted, bind some of the ingredients together to create a sweet and salty treat that people can't seem to get enough of.
I've chosen cranberries and pistachios as a christmassy red and green theme, but any dried fruit /
nut combo would work!
While the banana -
nut combo is a classic for any baker and one that I return to time and again, I'm beginning to dream of other flourless cookie creations.
You can choose any number of herb and
nut combos to create your cheeses.
I can think of other fruit and
nut combos that would be great as well.