Delicious chewy muesli bars that are healthy too
These delicious & healthy muesli bars are made with just a few simple ingredients and they don’t contain any refined sugars, flours or unnecessary extra ingredients.
I’ve always loved muesli bars as a snack and I used to buy packets of them from the supermarket. Well it’s convenient, right?
That was in the days before my nutrition training, and before I learned that just because a food is labelled healthy, doesn’t mean that it actually is!
Then I started checking ingredient labels, and that inspired me to start making my own versions of store bought snacks, like muesli bars, banana bread and muffins.
You should also try my BANANA WALNUT BREAD and STRAWBERRY COCONUT MUFFINS.
Make your own muesli bars and be in control of the ingredients
Treats are an important part of a healthy diet, especially when they’re made with wholesome, real ingredients.
Making your own puts you in control, and that’s the big difference when it comes to eating food that’s nutritious vs. food that’s “so-so.”
Oats, nuts and seeds are the main ingredients in these muesli bars. Just add your favourite dried fruit and/or nuts. Then the honey, tahini and coconut oil are melted together to bind the dry ingredients.
The nuts and dried fruit are optional. Leave them out if you need to for dietary or school lunchbox requirements.
For more healthy snack bars that don’t even need cooking, make sure you also try these PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS and these CHOCOLATE ENERGY BARS.
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HOME MADE MUESLI BARS RECIPE
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup finely chopped dried fruit
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup honey or rice malt syrup
- ½ cup hulled tahini
- ¼ cup coconut oil
Optional
- ½ cup chopped mixed nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160℃ and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Combine the oats, seeds, coconut, dried fruit and nuts (if using) in a large bowl.
- Melt the honey, tahini and coconut oil in a small saucepan, over a low heat, until the oil is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Pour mixture onto the baking tray, spread evenly and press it down firmly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, checking & turning halfway. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
Nutrition per Serve
NUTRITION NOTE
Nutrition information should be used as a guide only
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