A healthy eating idea.
Suitable for Vegetarians
Muesli bars are a great way of making sure you don't skip breakfast if you have an incredibly busy schedule. Make a batch of these at the start of the week and grab one before you dash for the door in the morning.
Muesli bars also make a great energy boosting snack. Ideal for sticking in your backpack and eating whilst hiking, cycling or rambling.
Makes around 25 bars
2 oz/50g low fat margarine
200 ml runny honey or maple syrup
50g brown sugar
3 oz/75g wholemeal flour
6 oz/150g rolled oats
4 oz/100g chopped nuts (hazelnuts, pecans etc)
3 oz/75g pumpkin seeds
3 oz/75g sunflower seeds
7 oz/175g chopped dried apricots, dates and sultanas mixed
1 oz/25g sesame seeds
Preheat the oven to 180c/340f/gas mark 4.
In a pan over a low heat, melt together the margarine, honey and brown sugar. Cook for a couple of minutes then leave to one side.
Combine together the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl and then pour over the syrup mixture. Mix well.
Pour the mixture into a well greased shallow baking tray. Press the mixture down well to get an even spread. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes, or until golden.
We hope you enjoy this healthy low fat recipe.