Katherine Maslen - Brisbane Naturopath & Herbalist
Homemade Muesli Bars

Muesli bars can make a great snack, but unfortunately the ones we buy are usually loaded with sugar. This is a simple recipe that you can make to suit your taste (and what you have in the cupboard) and the amount you require.
 
Ingredients:
Honey
Tahini or Organic Peanut Paste
 
Any cereal grain - oats, amaranth, rice, barley etc
Nuts
Seeds
Dried fruit
Flour (spelt, rice, buckwheat best)
Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger or other spices as desired
 
 
 
  1. In a saucepan, heat the honey and tahini on a very low heat until melted through.
  2. Add enough grains, nuts, seeds and dried fruit so that the mix is coated but not too wet. Try for just a small amount of fruit and lots of grains, nuts and seeds.
  3. Add a small amount of flour, around 1 tsp per handful of grains.
  4. Spread into a greased shallow baking tray(or use greaseproof paper), press down to pack tightly.
  5. Put into an oven preheated to 180 degrees celcius and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until browned on top.
  6. Let cool then using a sharp knife, slice into desired size.
  7. Store in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
 
Some recipe ideas:
 
  • Oats, puffed amaranth, almonds, sunflower seeds and sultanas
  • Puffed millet, puffed amaranth, puffed rice, apricots, coconut and sunflower seeds (gluten free)
  • Oats, puffed rice, walnuts, pepitas and dates
  • Puffed amaranth, macadamia nuts, sesame seeds and dried cranberries
  • Oats, ginger, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, sultanas and coconut