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Crunchy muesli bars

Crunchy Muesli Bars: The Ultimate Healthy Snack Recipe

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Crunchy muesli bars are a delightful and customizable healthy snack, perfect for on-the-go breakfasts and guilt-free indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Snacks
Calories: 183
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1/2 cup Honey Acts as a natural sweetener and binding agent; substitute with maple syrup.
  • 1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter Provides richness; switch to almond, cashew, or hazelnut butter for variation.
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Do not substitute with quick oats or steel-cut oats.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Almonds Chop roughly before adding.
  • 1/2 cup Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) Feel free to replace with other seeds or nuts.
For Sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Sultanas (Dried Fruit) Substitute with your favorite dried fruits.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder Alternatives include pumpkin spice or vanilla extract.
For Balance
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cooking/Kosher Salt Never skip this ingredient for the best taste.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Skip or drizzle melted chocolate on top after baking for extra indulgence.

Equipment

  • Baking Tray
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Parchment Paper
  • 20 cm (8-inch) square pan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crunchy Muesli Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) or 140°C for a fan-forced oven.
  2. Spread out rolled oats, roughly chopped almonds, and pepitas on a baking tray. Toast in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
  3. Combine honey and natural peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds until warm, then stir until smooth.
  4. Pour the warm honey and peanut butter mixture over the toasted ingredients. Add in sultanas, cinnamon powder, and cooking salt. Mix until evenly coated.
  5. Line a 20 cm (8-inch) square pan with parchment paper. Press the muesli mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
  6. Chill the pan in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  7. Pre-cut the chilled mixture into bars before baking.
  8. Bake for about 25 minutes, watching closely for golden brown edges.
  9. Cool the bars completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  10. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into final shapes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or up to 3 weeks in the fridge.

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