Breakfast Bars

Serves: 25|Prep: 15 minCook: 10-15 min

Supercharge your busy school mornings with Wholesome Child’s Breakfast Bars! Packed with high-fibre oats and satiating healthy fats from mixed nuts, your kids will be ready to bounce out the door in no time. Plus, these are easily made ahead of time and separated into portions so you can grab them on your way and tote them with you.

Ingredients

Method

1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup mixed nuts
2/3 cup wholemeal spelt flour
½ tsp ground cinnamon
pinch sea salt
3 tbs coconut oil, melted
2/3 cup raw honey or maple syrup
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1.	Preheat oven to 175ºC and line a 20 x 30 cm baking dish with baking paper.
2.	Place all dry ingredients in a high-speed food processor and pulse a few times to break down nuts and oats.
3.	Add rest of ingredients and pulse to combine.
4.	Spread mixture into the prepared dish and press down firmly.
5.	Bake in oven for 10-15 mins or until golden brown on top.
6.	Allow to cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Tip:

For a school-friendly version replace the nuts with 1 cup of mixed seeds. For a gluten-free version use gluten-free oats and buckwheat flour. Serve immediately, store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, refrigerate for up to 14 days or freeze for up to 4 months.