1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees/350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. Start by combining ½ cup rice malt syrup, ¼ cup coconut sugar and ¾ cup smooth peanut butter.

3. In a larger mixing bowl combine 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup shredded coconut, ¼ cup hazelnuts, ½ cup dried cranberries, ¼ cup pumpkin seeds and 2 tbsp chia seeds.

4. Stir the wet ingredients through with the dry ingredients, until well combined.

5. Transfer mixture to the baking tray and spread evenly, ensuring it is thick enough (at least 2cm/1inch high) to become a muesli bar shape. Press firmly down until it is packed tight and won’t fall apart!

6. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until it reaches a golden colour. Remove and allow to cool (completely cool!) before cutting it into muesli bar shapes.

Calories – 340 (1423kJ)
Protein – 8.2g
Carbohydrates – 36.3g
Fat – 19.5g

Fibre & Energy Boost

The main ingredient in these delicious muesli bars, oats, contains beta-glucan, a soluble fibre that lowers blood glucose. This is important because glucose is our body’s main energy source, and maintaining its stability means our energy levels feel more consistent throughout the day. Stable glucose also keeps our appetite regular, making it a key to avoiding sudden cravings or feelings of overwhelming hunger (we’ve all felt this at 3pm right?!)

Along with lots of fibre, oats have also been found to increase the biodiversity of our gut microbiomes, creating a healthy environment for easy digestion and maximal absorption of nutrients. If we are easily able to move food through our digestive tract, we not only feel better physically (feeling ‘lighter’ and increased energy from the absorption of more nutrients), but we also provide efficient elimination of toxins that could otherwise be stagnant in our body.