Apricot and goji berry bars

Author: Liz Macri - Recipe Writer & Editor

Photographer: Mark O'Meara

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Serves: 20 (makes 20 bars)

Time to make: 45 mins

Hands-on time: 20 mins

Ingredients

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100g reduced-fat spread
½ cup liquid honey
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups rolled oatsoatmeal uncookedX
½ cup self-raising flour
2 teaspoons mixed spice
1 cup diced dried apricots
1 cup dried cranberries
⅔ cup goji berries (see tip)
⅔ cup sunflower seeds

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Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a 20cm x 30cm slice tin with a sheet of baking paper, leaving a 2cm overhang at long sides.

2 Melt spread and honey in a small saucepan set over a low heat then leave to cool completely. Whisk eggs into honey mixture.

3 Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add honey mixture to bowl and stir to combine. Press mixture into prepared tin and smooth surface with a spatula.

4 Bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Leave to cool completely in tin then cut in bars.

HFG tip

Goji berries are available in the health-food aisle of your local supermarket and at most health-food stores. Or instead of goji berries, use raisins or dried cranberries.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 188cal

Kilojoules 790kJ

Protein 4g

Total fat 6g

–Saturated fat 1g

Carbohydrates 30g

–Sugars 18g

Dietary fibre 3g

Sodium 40mg

Calcium 30mg

Iron 1.5mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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