Chocolate muesli bars
Made with dried dates and raw cacao powder, these chocolatey muesli bars are as tasty as they are healthy.
Serves: 12
Time to make: 30 mins
Hands-on time: 15 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free oats
- ⅔ cup pitted dried dates, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons runny honey
- 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- ½ cup plus 1½ tablespoons unsweetened almond butter
- ½ cup almonds, chopped
Instructions
1 Heat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4. Line a shallow 16x25cm baking tray and a baking sheet with baking paper.
2 Put the oats on the prepared baking sheet and cook in the oven for 10–15 min until toasted.
3 Meanwhile, toss the dates with the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the baked oats to the bowl and mix everything together with your hands.
4 Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking tray and press the mixture flat so it’s tightly packed. Put in the freezer for 15 min to settle and harden, before cutting into 12 bars. Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Kilojoules 661kJ
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Calories 158cal
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Protein 4.5g
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Total fat 7.2g
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–Saturated fat 0.7g
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Carbohydrates 19.8g
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–Sugars 12.8g
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Dietary fibre 3.1g
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sodium N/S
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Calcium 39mg
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Iron 1mg
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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