On-the-go Breakfast Bars
My delicious On-the-go Muesli Breakfast Bars provide a chewy and nutritious start to your day! Unlike store-bought muesli bars that are loaded with additives and sugar, these wholefood bars provide a burst of energy to kick-start your day. They are loaded with quinoa, oats, seeds, dried apricots, and dates, making them high in iron, fibre, and healthy fats. So whether you’re on the go or simply craving a nutritious snack, these bars will satisfy your taste buds and provide all the nutrients your family needs to power them through the day.
DIETARY: VEG, DF, EF, NF
ALLERGENS: Wheat
AGE GROUP: 12 months+
SERVES: 20
PREP: 10 mins
COOK: 20-25 mins
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Ingredients
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Multiply the recipe to prep extras for the week.| 1 cup puffed quinoa | |
| 1/2 cup rolled oats | |
| 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds | |
| 1/2 cup shredded coconut | |
| 1 tsp ground cinnamon | |
| Pinch of sea salt | |
| 1/2 cup dried apricots (sulphur-free) | |
| 1/4 cup Medjool dates, pitted | |
| 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted | |
| 1/4 cup maple syrup |
Equipment
| High-speed food processor |
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a medium-sized rectangle baking tin with baking paper.
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2.
Place all dry ingredients into a high-speed food processor and process until smooth.
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3.
Add coconut oil and maple syrup and process until well combined.
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4.
Press mixture into the baking tin and flatten with a spatula.
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5.
Place in oven and bake for approximately 30-35 mins or until it turns golden brown.
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6.
Allow to cool before slicing into child-appropriate fingers.
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Notes
STORING LEFTOVERS: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
Prep tips: If mixture is too sticky, place it into the fridge for 20 mins before pressing into the baking tray.
Allergies: For a gluten-free version: Swap oats with quinoa flakes.
Easy ingredient swaps: Swap maple syrup for honey. Swap coconut oil for extra virgin olive oil or unsalted butter.
Additional boosters: Add 1 tbsp of chia seeds to the mixture before processing.
For fussy eaters: Make sure the mixture has a smooth consistency after processing. Drizzle muesli bars with dark chocolate.
