Turmeric Muesli Bars
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:
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290g pitted dates
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1 1/2 cup whole rolled oats
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¼ cup desiccated coconut
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¼ cup flaxseed meal
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3/4 cup almond butter
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¼ cup honey
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¼ cup and 1 tbsp coconut oil
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1 orange zest
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1 tsp vanilla
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2 tsp powdered turmeric
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½ cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
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¼ cup blue berries
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¼ cup Pepitas
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¼ cup sesame seeds
METHOD:
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Pre-heat the oven to 160°
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.