These delicious bars made with whole oats are a fabulous source of dietary fibre to help lower cholesterol levels and supply B vitamins and slow-release complex carbohydrates for energy. Seeds provide important nutrients including protein, magnesium, zinc, calcium and healthy fats. These lovely bars are a healthy alternative to store-bought sugar-laden muesli bars and are great for school lunchboxes.
Makes: approx. 12 bars
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Servings
16 bars
Prep time
15m
Cook time
35m
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ cups whole oats
- 40g desiccated coconut
- 50g pepitas
- 50g sunflower seeds
- 90g raw honey
- 50g coconut oil, melted
- 7 medjool dates, deseeded
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds or flaxseeds
Method
- Preheat oven to 160ºC. Line square slice tray with baking paper.
- Place all ingredients except hemp seeds in food processor and pulse until well combined.
- Press mixture into slice tray, sprinkle with hemp seeds and bake for around 25 mins, until golden-brown.
- Remove from oven and cut into bars while still warm. Allow to cool completely before eating.
- Bars store well in air-tight container in fridge.
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