HFG muesli bars

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

Our low-cost makeover muesli bars are sweet, oaty and nutty, a great alternative to the shop-bought versions and super simple to rustle up. make a double batch as they freeze really well!

Serves: 24 (makes 24)

Time to make: 40 mins

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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3 cups rolled oatsoatmeal uncookedX

½ cup sunflower seeds

¼ cup sesame seeds

¼ cup dried cranberries

¼ cup prunes, chopped

¼ cup linseeds (flaxseeds)

110g reduced-fat spread

400g can lite sweetened condensed milk

1 tablespoon no-added-salt-or-sugar peanut butter

2 tablespoons liquid honey

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Instructions

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1 Heat oven to 170ºC. Grease and line a 30cm x 21cm baking tray. In a large bowl combine dry ingredients and mix well to combine.

2 Place spread, condensed milk, peanut butter and honey in a small heavy-based pan over a low heat. Carefully stir. Once melted, simmer for 1-2 minutes until it begins to thicken.

3 Pour melted mixture into bowl of oat mixture. Stir well until combined.

4 Press into prepared tray and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden on top. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

5 Once cooled, remove from tray and use a sharp knife to cut in squares or bars.

Makeover! You save…

190kJ (46cal)
2g total fat
4g sat fat
9g sugars
90mg sodium

What we did

Swapped butter for reduced-fat spread
Reduced honey
Reduced peanut butter
Removed sugar
Swapped toasted muesli for rolled oats

Variations

Banana and choc chip: In step 1, add 1/2 cup extra oats to dry mixture. After step 3, fold through 1/2 cup mashed banana and 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips.
Fruit and nut: Replace sunflower and sesame seeds with chopped nuts and replace prunes with sultanas.

HFG tip

These muesli bars will keep in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 158 cal

Kilojoules 660 kJ

Protein 5 g

Total fat 7 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 20 g

Sugar 13 g

Dietary fibre 2 g

Sodium 20 mg

Calcium 90 mg

Iron 1.5 mg

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.