Nut-free Muesli Bars

These delicious crunchy 'Nut-free Muesli Bars' are perfect for a nourishing afternoon snack with a cup of tea, or for your children's lunch boxes. Made with whole oats these bars are a fabulous source of dietary fibre to help lower cholesterol levels, along with B vitamins and slow release complex carbohydrates for energy. Seeds are an excellent source of important nutrients including protein, magnesium, zinc, calcium, and healthy fats. These lovely bars are a healthy alternative to store bought sugar-laden muesli bars.

Wheat-free, dairy-free and nut-free.

Nut-free Muesli Bars

1 1⁄2 cups whole oats
40 g desiccated coconut
50g pepitas
50g sunflower seeds
90g raw honey
50g cold pressed coconut oil, melted
7 medjool dates, deseeded
2 Tbsp hemp seeds or flaxseeds

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Method:

1. Preheat oven to 160*C. Line square slice tray with baking paper.
2. Place all ingredients in your food processor and pulse until well combined.
3. Press mixture into slice tray, sprinkle with hemp seeds and bake for around 25 minutes until golden brown.
4. Take out of the oven and cut into squares while still warm. Allow to cool completely before eating. Stores well in an airtight container in the fridge.
5. Makes 12 bars.

TEA PAIRING: Our Bodhi Organic SereniTEA goes perfectly with these Nut-free Muesli Bars.

Recipe by naturopath Lisa Guy.