These muesli bars are packed with citrus flavour and healthy goodness and are perfect for adding to a lunch box or a mid day treat.

INGREDIENTS:

• 290g pitted dates

• 1 1/2 cup whole rolled oats

• ¼ cup desiccated coconut

• ¼ cup flaxseed meal

• 3/4 cup almond butter

• ¼ cup honey

• ¼ cup and 1 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 orange zest

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 2 tsp powdered turmeric

• ½ cup dried cranberries roughly chopped

• ¼ cup blue berries

• ¼ cup Pepitas

• ¼ cup sesame seeds

METHOD:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 160°

2. Combine the following ingredients into a food processor: dates, ½ cup rolled oats, desiccated coconut, flaxseed meal, almond butter, honey, coconut oil, turmeric powder, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Blitz until it comes together into a thick sticky mixture.

3. Turn the mixture out into a large mixing bowl. Add the dried fruit, pepitas and sesame seeds along with the remanding 1 cup of whole rolled oats. Using your hands gently mix all the ingredients together.

4. Spread the mixture out into a flat baking tray (29cm x 19cm) lined with baking paper. Using a spatula or your hands press it down firmly and level it out to be roughly 2-3cm high.

5. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.

Prep / cook time: 40-45 minutes

Makes: 6-7 long bars or 12 short bars         

Recipe, styling and photography by Bonnie Coumbe. Visit her site here & Instagram here.