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.

Breakfast Muesli Bar

DIETARY: VEG, DF, EF, NF

ALLERGENS: Wheat

AGE GROUP: 12 months+

SERVES: 20

PREP: 10 mins

COOK: 20-25 mins

EQUIPMENT: High-speed food processor

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup (20g) puffed quinoa 

½ cup (55g) rolled oats 

½ cup (80g) pumpkin seeds 

½ cup (40g) shredded coconut 

1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon 

Pinch of sea salt 

½ cup (115g) dried apricots (sulphur-free)  

¼ cup (60g) Medjool dates, pitted 

½ cup (125ml) coconut oil, melted 

¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup 

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a medium-sized rectangle baking tin with baking paper.  

2. Place all dry ingredients into a high-speed food processor and process until smooth.  

3. Add coconut oil and maple syrup and process until well combined. 

4. Press mixture into the baking tin and flatten with a spatula.  

5. Place in oven and bake for approximately 30-35 mins or until it turns golden brown.  

6. Allow to cool before slicing into child-appropriate fingers.  

STORING LEFTOVERS:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 4 months.

TIPS:

• 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.

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