Choc Chip Oat Muesli Bars
Looking for a wholesome treat that's perfect for your kids lunchbox? These Protein-packed Chocolate Chip Oat Muesli Bars are just what you need! Packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, seeds, eggs, banana and dark chocolate chips, these bars are not only delicious but also provide a satisfying protein boost. Whether enjoying them as a midday snack or a sweet treat, these bars are sure to satisfy anyones sweet cravings while keeping one energised throughout the day. Let's get baking!
Choc Chip Oat Muesli Bars
DIETARY: VEG, DF, NF
ALLERGENS: Wheat, Egg
AGE GROUP: 12 months+
MAKES: 16
PREP: 15 mins
COOK: 25 mins
INGREDIENTS:
1 large ripe banana (110g peeled), peeled and mashed
2 cups (220g) rolled oats
½ cup (80g) dark choc chips
2/3 cups (80g) mixed seeds
1 egg
½ cup (125ml) coconut oil, melted
1/3 cup (100g) raw honey
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking dish with baking paper.
Add banana, oats, choc chips, seeds and egg to a large bowl and mix to combine.
Heat coconut oil and honey in a small saucepan until smooth.
Add honey to the rest of the ingredients and mix to combine.
Transfer mixture into the prepared dish and press down firmly.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 mins or until golden brown on top.
Allow to cool, then cut into small bars.
STORING LEFTOVERS:
Serve immediately, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 14 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
TIPS:
Allergies:
For a gluten-free version: Swap oats with quinoa flakes.
For an egg-free version: Swap egg for a store-bought egg replacer or use a flax egg (1 egg = 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water) or chia egg (1 egg = 1 tbsp chia seed meal + 3 tbsp water).
Easy ingredient swaps:
Swap coconut oil for unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil.
Swap choc chips for sultanas or apricots.
Swap honey for maple syrup.