Healthy Muesli Bars at Home can be made using gluten-free, nutritious ingredients. These delicious bars are nutritious and filling, making them a great snack while on the go.
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If you’re a committed snacker, this recipe will become your new go-to.
It’s a huge statement, but the nutritious muesli bars are not only simple to make and delicious, but they’re also packed with whole grains, nuts, and seeds that will leave you full and energetic!
They are the perfect snack. (Or even breakfast in the car in the same way.)
What is the definition of muesli
Muesli is a dry cereal made from an oat base that is a mixture of other grains such as nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and other mix-ins. It is usually eaten in its raw form with liquid milk, as well as almond milk in it, or served to top yogurt parfaits.
Muesli is mixed with oil and honey and then baked into bars in the oven. This way, you can reap everything muesli has to offer bars!
Healthy muesli bars ingredients
Oats are the basis of the muesli that is used for the bar. It is recommended to employ traditional oatmeal in this recipe to get a chewy and rich texture. If you’re looking for a substitute, you may use quick oatmeal.
Coconut Unsweetened coconut is the best! If you use coconut that is sweetened, it will cause the bars to be too sweet.
You can use any nuts you enjoy to make this delicious recipe! I prefer a mixture of almonds and walnuts.
Seeds You can utilize any sources that you like. I like pumpkin seeds and Chia seeds.
Chocs of chocolate It’s not required; however, if you’re an avid chocolate fan, you’ll want to add them in!
Cinnamon: Just a little bit of flavor.
Honey does not just sweeten the bars but is a “glue” to hold the bars to each other.
Avocado oil will add water to the bars and make the bars stick better.
Vanilla extract: for flavor.
How do I make muesli bars
Begin with making your muesli. Add the oats, coconut shredded nuts, seeds, chocolate chips, cinnamon, and salt into the large mixing bowl, and mix.
Mix the avocado oil, honey, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Please put it in the bowl of muesli, and mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment, then put the muesli mix in the pan. Make sure to press the muesli very firmly into the baking pan to pack it down. Bake in the oven, at 350° F, for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
Allow the bars to rest on the counter, remove them from the pan, and slice them into equal bars.
Variations in recipes and substitutions
One of the great things about this recipe for muesli bar is how simple to personalize it. There is a myriad of options to make these bars! Here are a few suggestions for substitutions and variations. You can substitute the ingredients listed in the recipe with any of these ingredients.
Nuts include almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, Pistachios, brazil nuts, cashews, and pine nuts.
Seeds: Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds, and flax seeds.
Dried fruits include cranberries, cherries, chopped dates, apricots, figs, currants, blueberries, cut mango, and chopped pineapple.
Sweeteners that stick include Honey, Maple syrup, rice syrup, and agave nectar.
Oil Avocado oil, coconut oil melted, melted butter, or Ghee.
How do you store muesli bars
Place the muesli bars in an airtight container on your counter for up to two weeks. They can also be kept in the fridge if you want, but it is optional.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups Oats rolled in a roll (gluten-free certified if required)
1/4 Cup Coconut shredded unsweetened
1/3 Cup chopped walnuts
1/3 Cup Sliced almonds
1/3 Cup Pumpkin seeds
2 Tbsp chia seeds
1/4 Cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 Cup Honey
1/3 Cup avocado oil (can sub-melt coconut oil )
1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350° F and cover an 8×8 inch cake pan using parchment.
Mix the oats, coconut shredded and almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, salt, and cinnamon in one bowl.
Mix the avocado oil, honey, and vanilla extract separately in a bowl.
Combine the moist and dry ingredients until they are well combined.
Put the muesli bars into the pan that measures 8×8 inches and press them very well in the dish! Continue pressing until the bars are packed very well. (I prefer to use an additional sheet of parchment paper and lay it on top of the bars as I press them down so my hands don’t get smudgy.)
In the oven, bake 350 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes or till golden brown.
Let the bars completely cool before cutting them. (This is crucial because otherwise, the bars will fall apart.)
Cut into bars.
