A simple recipe with much less fat and more fruit and secret 'vegetables' than prepackaged bars... great for lunch boxes and snacks. This recipe uses the KitchenAid Platinum Stand Mixer KSM156.
Ingredients
2 cups of your favourite untoasted muesli
2 tablespoons pepitas
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 large carrot, peeled, grated into long strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
50g dried apricots, chopped
50g dried dates, chopped
340g can condensed milk
Method
For best results use the KitchenAid Platinum Stand Mixer KSM156
Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan forced. Line a large baking dish with baking paper allowing it to overhang the sides
Spread the muesli, pepitas, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and carrot over the baking dish. Drizzle with the oil and lightly toss to coat. Toast in the oven for 20 minutes or until lightly golden and crisp
Add to mixing bowl with the dried fruits and condensed milk
Attach the flat beater to stand mixer. Mix on speed 4 for 1 - 2 minutes or until well mixed and coated in the milk. Spread evenly over the baking dish, pressing mixture out. Bake on the centre shelf for 30 minutes.
Allow to cool completely and refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting into bars.
Tips & Hints
Bars will keep for up to 3 days in an air tight container
Toasting your own muesli with a little oil, dramatically reduces the fat content. If desired, toasted muesli can be used and the toasting step removed