The best Nuts and Bolts Recipe

When I shared that I was making up a big batch of nuts and bolts for Christmas, many of you asked for the recipe, so here it is! It might be a little late, but you can make them at any time of the year. This recipe seems to be a bit different from the other ones you can find online because it requires you to bake the nuts and bolts, which adds to the flavour. 

This recipe was given to me by a family member and has been a family recipe for years. Now, it does make a huge batch, but they store well, so it’s worth baking the whole batch and storing them in an airtight container or gifting some to family and friends. 

A few tips

• Wait for the Nutri-Grain to come on sale. This makes them budget friendly to make a huge batch.
• Use the brand name salted peanuts (it makes a difference, trust me). They also come on sale regularly around Christmas time.
• You can add what you like. I know a lot of people add sultanas and other things to their nuts and bolts. You can still add them!

Ingredients 

• 805 gram box of Nutra-Grain (large box)
• 2 packets of salted peanuts up to 750grams (I used Nobby’s Nuts)
• 2 cups peanut oil (woolies brand)
• 3 packets French onion soup mix (Woolies brand)
• 6 teaspoons curry powder

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine Nutri-Grain and nuts and mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, combine soup mix, curry powder and oil.
3. Mix the wet mix in with the Nutri-Grain and mix well.
4. Spread out over 2 large trays and bake for 30 minutes at 150 degrees, mixing every 10 minutes.
5. Make sure they don’t burn! They will store for months in an air-tight container.

The best Nuts and Bolts Recipe

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Ingredients

  

• 805 grams Nutri-Grain (large box)
• 750 grams Salted peanuts (2 packets) (I used Nobby’s Nuts)
• 2 cups Peanut oil (woolies brand)
• 3 packets French onion soup mix (Woolies brand)
• 6 tsp Curry powder

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl combine Nutri-Grain and nuts and mix well.
• In a separate bowl, combine soup mix, curry powder and oil.
• Mix the wet mix in with the Nutri-Grain and mix well.
• Spread out over 2 large trays and bake for 30 minutes at 150 degrees, mixing every 10 minutes.
• Make sure they don’t burn! They will store for months in an air-tight container.

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