Cereal bars
Ingredients
Makes about 25-30 bars (Vegetarian)65g low fat margarine
160ml runny acacia blossom (or similar) honey
50g brown sugar
130g wholemeal flour
200g rolled oats
100g sunflower seeds
160g chopped dried apricots, dates and raisins mixed
50g chopped nuts (walnuts/pecans)
25g sesame seeds
Recipe
In a small saucepan melt the margarine over a low heat. Add the honey and sugar, stir and bring to the boil. Simmer for five minutes then remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.In a large bowl combine the rolled oats, flour, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, nuts and sesame seeds. Gradually stir in the sugar mixture and firmly press into a greased baking dish about 25cm x 18cm. Bake at 350F/180C/Gas Mk 4 for 25 minutes or until golden.
Leave to cool and cut into bars.
Body Talk
Sunflower seeds are a great source of Omega 3 and Omega 6 which may help prevent heart disease and skin conditions. These muelsi bars are also packed with essential carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals and fibre. They are so tasty you’ll never look at a chocolate bar again.
