Don’t let the name fool you, although this recipe is called ‘Breakfast Bars’ (from the lovely Donna Hay), I dare you to try to resist these throughout the day! Instead of making the muesli slab into bars, I cut it into small slices, which are perfect for morning tea.
I couldn’t resist adding to the original recipe, I used it as a starting point, and then added various ingredients we had in the pantry. I added the honey as due to the extra ingredients I had added, I felt it needed a bit more help to bind together.
I LOVE these, and both of my big boys were also impressed. Our toddler even swiped a piece whilst I was taking photos of the slice and I found him sitting back on the couch quite happy with himself. After cutting the slice, there was a bit of leftovers on the baking paper – these were awesome mixed with vanilla yoghurt and strawberries! I’m now thinking of even making this combination up as a muesli mix.
Enjoying afternoon tea
Breakfast Bars
Ingredients
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup flaked almonds
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup quinoa flakes
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- ⅔ cup plain whole-wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons coconut
- 2 tablespoons LSA mix
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup pepitas
- ¼ cup honey/or honey substitute if you would prefer
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160 degrees
- Place oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, quinoa (and pepitas if using) on a tray lined with baking paper and bake for around 10 minutes until golden
- Place the wheat germ, flour, baking powder, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and stir to combine (add coconut, LSA mix and chia seeds also if using)
- Add the oil, egg, honey (if using) and vanilla and stir until smooth
- Add the oat mixture and the cranberry/goji berry mixture and stir to combine
- Spoon mixture into a slice tin lined with baking paper and push down using the back of a spoon. Bake in over for 25 - 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in tin for 10 minutes before turning onto a rack to cool further, then cut into bars/slices and enjoy!
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jo
what is LSA mix?
thank you!
Lauren
Hi Jo, It’s ground almonds, sunflower seeds and linseed. You can find it in the health food aisle at most supermarkets or make your own 🙂
EssentiallyJess
Oh they look delicious! Will have to give these a go this week
laurenm83
Thanks, you will love them!
Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me
Crap if I wasn’t so lazy I’d totally make those they look YUMMO!
laurenm83
Thanks! They are worth it!
Kate Thompson
Love how you’ve added all the super foods. I’m trying to stay away from refined sugar, any ideas on substitutes for the brown sugar?
laurenm83
Thanks Kate, next time I’m going to replace the brown sugar with Rice Malt Syrup. Will let you know how I go!
floodproofmum
Hmmm I have some leftover cereal in the cupboard. I can see a creation coming up. Thanks for the inspiration.
laurenm83
Thank you! Happy to help, I hope you enjoy!
Eva Lewis (The Mulititasking Mummy)
They look delicious! I reckon I’d be eating them through the day too.