It’s back to school… so stock up the pantry with lunch box nourishment!
Thanks to Georgia and her great website: Well Nourished for sharing this recipe – http://wellnourished.com.au/no-bake-nut-free-muesli-bar/
Ingredients
- 100 gram (1 cup) rolled oats
- 60 gram (½ cup) sesame seeds
- 60 gram (½ cup) pepitas
- 60 gram (½ cup) sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or flax seeds, ground is best
- 60 grams (1 cup) desiccated or shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- 125 grams of butter (or coconut oil – see TIP below)
- 170 grams (½ cup) of raw honey or brown rice syrup
Optional – Dried fruit (or cacao nibs and goji berries!)
Method
In a small pot, combine the butter, sweetener and cinnamon over a low heat, stirring until combined.
You have a couple of options here. For a tastier slice, throw the oats, seeds and coconut into a large pan and toast over a low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring often (the coconut will colour and the pepitas will start to pop).
OR
Combine the dried ingredients raw.
Add the dried mix to the butter / sweetener mix, (plus dried fruit etc if using) and mix until combined (see TIP below).
Press into a small slice tin lined with baking paper (I use a wet stainless steel serving spoon).
Put it in the freezer for 10 minutes or until set.
Remove from the tin and cut into squares.
I store mine in the freezer.
TIP
For a slice that holds together better, use butter or ghee (coconut oil melts more rapidly) and process the mixture so it is finer and sticks together better. Use the back of a big wet spoon to really compact it into the tray. My kids prefer this to a chunky consistency and it is better for holding together in the lunchbox.