Name: Muesli energy bars
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30-40 minutes
Yield: 16
Ingredients: spray oil; 200g jumbo rolled oats; 200ml water; 2 bananas, mashed (peeled weight 200g); 2 tbsp granulated sweetener; 2 heaped tsp cinnamon; 1 carrot, grated; 1 courgette, grated; 1 apple, unpeeled, cut into small chunks; 100g dried apricots, roughly chopped; 50g pumpkin seeds

Lower in sugar and fat than many shop-bought versions, these bars make an ideal snack for those on the move, especially those taking part in our One Million Step Challenge

Serves

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30-40 minutes

Each 69g serving contains (excludes serving suggestion)

KCal

101

Carbs

15.2g

Fibre

2.4g

Protein

3.0g

Fat

2.6g

Saturates

0.4g

Sugars

6.0g

Salt

0.02g

Fruit/Veg Portion

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Ingredients

spray oil

200g jumbo rolled oats

200ml water

2 bananas, mashed (peeled weight 200g)

2 tbsp granulated sweetener

2 heaped tsp cinnamon

1 carrot, grated

1 courgette, grated

1 apple, unpeeled, cut into small chunks

100g dried apricots, roughly chopped

50g pumpkin seeds

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Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas 4. Lightly oil a large baking sheet.

Step 2

Add the oats to a bowl, stir in the water and set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl, beat the mashed bananas a little so they become almost creamy, and then add the sweetener and cinnamon.

Step 4

Next, add the carrot and courgette, and mix well. Add the soaked oats, apple, apricots, and seeds, and mix again.

Step 5

Spread out the mixture to a thickness of 1½–2cm thick and gently press down onto the baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake for 30–40 minutes. Check after 20 minutes and if it’s starting to get very brown around the edges cover with foil for the remainder of the cooking time.