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feed a family of 4 for (just over) £100 a month
Brazil Nut and Pumpkin Seed Spread
We suggest 2 slices of toast per meal for smaller eaters and 3-4 slices per meal for active adults and growing teens
Ingredients
- 200 g salted peanut
- 260 g pumpkin seeds
- 200 g Brazil nuts
- 300 ml veg oil
- 76 slices homemade bread 1 slice per serving
Instructions
- Pulverise the nuts and seeds in your food processor until finely chopped.
- Then drizzle in a thin stream of oil, until you've achieved a loose runny consistency like the one in the image.
- Serve 10g per piece of bread/toast and have 2-3 slices per breakfast depending on your energy needs. Make twice in the month if you are following our meal planner.
- Store in a large sterilised jam jar or two, or freeze until required. Keeps for 5 days in the refrigerator.
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