The aisle in the supermarket that houses ‘snack’ bars is a bit of a minefield. Many bars have ridiculous claims and marketing gimmicks to appeal to specific target markets, but the thing that worries me is the amount of refined sugar and/or unrecognisable ingredients some contain. So, I decided to create a muesli bar made entirely from whole foods, that are also high in protein and healthy fats to keep you fuller for longer. Take a look!

Lisa’s whole food muesli bar

What you need:

1 1/2 cups of oats

1/2 cup dates
1 cup prunes
3tbs sunflower seeds
3tbs pepitas
2tbs golden flax seed (or regular linseed)
1tbs coconut oil
*** 1/4 cup peanut butter
*** 1/2 cup roughly chopped almonds

Lisa’s tip: To make these nut-free for school lunchboxes, swap the peanut butter for another generous tablespoon of coconut oil and swap the almonds for an extra tablespoon of EACH seed.

Steps:

  1. In a food processor or high-powered blender, blitz the prunes, dates and coconut oil. This is what makes the bars stick together. It can help to gently heat the prunes, coconut and dates on the stovetop first to soften them.

  2. Stir through the peanut butter. You now have a ‘sticky paste’ to bind it all together.

  3. Place oats, seeds and almonds* in a bowl. Tip your cooled ‘sticky paste’ into the bowl and get your hands in to mix it up!

  4. Line a baking tray and spray with a little oil so the bars don’t stick. Press the mix into the tray (use your hands) and pop into the fridge to set.

We’d would love to see your attempts! So don’t forget to hashtag #FEEDinc and #OutInCanberra on Instagram.

Until next time,
Eat well, be well…
Lisa
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