Oats are packed with heart-healthy dietary fibre and nutrients such as B vitamins, vitamin E and iron. Oats are an excellent source of soluble fibre, which has been scientifically proven to lower total cholesterol and “bad” LDL cholesterol, which helps reduce the risk of heart disease. Oats also provide slow-release complex carbohydrates to fuel your brain and body. Nuts, seeds and eggs are excellent sources of protein, supplying our bodies with important amino acids required for repair and growth. Having a protein- and fibre-rich snack like this will help keep you satisfied until your next meal, and will help to curb unwanted sugar cravings.
Makes: 12 bars
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Ingredients
- 1¼ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup medjool dates, pitted & diced
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp flaxseeds
- ¼ cup nuts (almond, macadamia, cashew, walnut), roughly chopped
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ½ cup almond meal
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 80g good-quality dark chocolate or carob
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C and line small slice tin with baking paper.
- Mix together all ingredients and press mixture into tin. Bake for 35 mins or until golden-brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into 12 bars.
- Melt chocolate or carob in water bath and drizzle over muesli bars with spoon.
- Keep bars in fridge until ready to eat.
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