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HIGH-FIBRE MUESLI BARS

5 from 1 vote
Alright, I’ve got a secret to share: making high-fibre muesli bars at home is both fun and super rewarding! If you’re into wholesome snacking, then brace yourself, this recipe is a game-changer. Let’s whip up these crunchy, tasty bars together.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Rolled oats: 1 heaping cup about 240 ml, give or take
  • Crunchy almonds roughly chopped: half a cup (120 ml or so)
  • Mixed dried fruits your choice, really – raisins, apricots?: another half cup (120 ml)
  • Those tiny flaxseeds: sprinkle in 1/4 cup 60 ml
  • Good old honey: half a cup 120 ml, or just drizzle to your heart’s content!
  • Your fave nut butter I’m using peanut: a generous 1/4 cup (60 ml)
  • A splash of vanilla extract: 1 tsp 5 ml
  • Mighty chia seeds: about 2 tbsp 30 ml
  • Optional: dark chocolate chips but who can resist? A quarter cup (60 ml) should do.
  • Just a hint of salt

Method
 

  1. Fire up that oven of yours to a cozy 350°F (or 175°C for our metric friends).
  2. Grab a big bowl and toss in your oats, almonds, dried fruits, flaxseeds, and a smidgen of salt.
  3. Over on the stove, warm up your honey and peanut butter till they’re good buddies.
  4. Pop in that vanilla extract and give it a good stir.
  5. Now, marry the wet and dry ingredients. It’s a beautiful union!
  6. Toss in those chia seeds and give it a hearty mix.
  7. If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle in those choc chips.
  8. Press down this gorgeous mix onto a tray lined with parchment.
  9. Pop into the oven, watch for a golden-brown hue – about 15 minutes.
  10. Patience! Let it cool before you dive in and slice.

Notes


TIPS
Keep ’em muesli bars snug in an airtight jar for that fresh crunch.
Maple syrup? A fab substitute for honey!
Mix up the nuts and dried fruits. It’s your canvas.
Toasting oats? A flavor game-changer.
Mix feels a bit off? Drizzle in some more honey or nut butter.
SERVING THEM UP
Muesli bars + milk = Breakfast champion.
Crumbled on yogurt? Yes, please!
Grab one with a fresh apple or banana. Snack perfection!
Perfect with that afternoon cuppa.