Description
Homemade Nut-Free Muesli Bars blend wholesome oats, seeds, and dried fruits into a delightful snack perfect for school lunches or quick energy boosts. Sweet and satisfying, these bars offer a nutritious treat packed with flavor and crunch you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 110g (1 cup) rolled oats
- 150g (1 cup) dried fruit (chopped apricots, sultanas, raisins, etc.)
- 45g (½ cup) desiccated coconut
- 25g (1 cup) puffed rice
Binding Ingredients:
- 125g (4.4 ounces) butter
- 170g (½ cup) honey
- 70g (⅓ cup) brown sugar
- 50g (⅓ cup) plain flour
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by setting the oven temperature to 160°C and lining a rectangular tray with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the base and sides.
- Create a smooth liquid base by gently melting butter, honey, and brown sugar in a microwave-safe container, stirring intermittently to prevent burning and achieve a uniform consistency.
- Enhance the mixture’s aromatic profile by incorporating cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, stirring until thoroughly integrated.
- Introduce dry ingredients including rolled oats, shredded coconut, flour, chopped dried fruit, and puffed rice, folding carefully to distribute elements evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the combined ingredients into the prepared tray, using a spatula or clean hands to compress the mixture firmly and create an even, compact layer.
- Position the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring the surface until it develops a golden-brown color and appears set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the muesli bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps them firm up and hold their shape when sliced.
- Once fully cooled, use a sharp knife to cut into uniform rectangular bars, creating clean, precise edges.
Notes
- Swap seeds or dried fruits easily to customize the muesli bars according to personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Replace brown sugar with coconut sugar or maple syrup for a lower glycemic index alternative that maintains sweetness.
- Ensure ingredients are evenly distributed and pressed firmly into the tray to create compact, sturdy bars that hold together perfectly.
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling and achieve clean, precise slices that look
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Health Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg