I have said it before and I will say it again- the muesli bar aisle at the supermaket makes me cross. So kids aren't allowed to take chocolate to school but are allowed to take kids bars. These bars, aimed at kids are full of shit. Sugar, chocolate, artificial flavours and colours and bad fats. Don't get me started.
My darling owns a gorgeous cafe which prides itself on healthy food and he asked me to knock up some healthy muesli bars to put on offer for the little patrons. So I came up with these.
They don't contain any super fancy ingredients so they are a pretty cheap and easy option for the lunchbox. And nutrients ahoy. These puppies are both full of good fats and essential minerals for healthy growth and development and energy.
Whats in them?
Pineapple Flax Bars
- 1.5 cups of mixed dried pineapple and mango
- 3/4 cup of cashews
- 1/4 cup of golden flaxseeds
- 3/4 cup of coconut
- 6 medjool dates
Cacao Goji Bars
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1 cup of medjool dates
- 1/4 cup raw cacao
- 1/2 cup of goji berries
How do you make them?
For each type, blitz the dry ingredients ( nuts and seeds) in the food processor until the nuts are broken down.
Add the dried fruit and blitz until they resemble a cookie dough consistency
Roll out until it is about 2cm thick.
Cut into bar size bits and then dehydrate in your dehydrator on 43 degrees for 8-10 hours, until they have a chewy consistency.
They are fine to eat without being dehydrated but just last a bit better and are less "floppy" if they are :)
These are a "better for you" option for the kids and they taste great. Give them a whirl!
Enjoy!
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