Breakfast Bars

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

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Breakfast Bars

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time50 mins

Course: Slices

Servings: 16

Author: Lauren

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup flaked almonds
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup quinoa flakes
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ
• 2/3 cup plain whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 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
• 1/4 cup pepitas
• 1/4 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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