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Cereal bar recipes?

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crace · 06/06/2007 16:46

I am sick of buying them, cost a fortune! I made an oaty one that was just ok, does anyone have a nice one that is loved by their mindees? think cereal/soft granola bar like..

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luciemule · 06/06/2007 17:52

Lorraine Kelly has some good Granola type bars etc in her kids eating plan book.

Chirpygirl · 06/06/2007 18:00

This one is gorgeous, everyone at my playgroup loves them, adults and kids. I add raisins and sometimes replace the sugar with honey if I can be arsed. as long as you don't overcook it the banan makes it stay really gooey and moist so it is really easy for toddlers to chew and eat.

Mumbojumbo · 06/06/2007 18:02

Not sugar free I'm afraid, but utterly delicious!
These museli bars are wicked full of calories, and ideal for a snack or lunchbox. Also like to think that they are also good for you too!
Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes
175g/6oz unsalted butter 140g/5oz clear honey 250g/9oz demerara sugar 350g/12oz porridge oats 1.5tsp ground cinnamon 85g/3oz shelled pecan nuts or walnuts 85g/3oz raisins 85g/3oz dried papaya or mango, chopped 85g/3oz dried apricots, chopped 85g/3oz pumpkin seeds 50g/2oz ground almonds 50g/2oz sesame seeds
Step 1 Melt the butter Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C / gas mark 5 / 170 degrees C fan oven. Line the base of a 23cm / 9inch square 5cm / 2inch deep cake tin with greaseproof paper. Melt the butter and honey in a saucepan, then stir in the sugar.
Step 2 Make a sauce. Cook over a low heat for 5 minutes, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil, then boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until thickened into a smooth caramel sauce.
Step 3 Stir everything together Mix together all the remaining ingredients and stir into the sauce until well coated.
Step 4 Press into the tin Spoon into the tin and press down well with the back of a warm, wet spoon, Bake for 15 minutes until just beginning to brown around the edges. Allow to cool. Run a sharp knife around the edge of the tin to loosen. Turn out, then peel off the lining paper. Cool, then cut into squares. These bars will keep up to 1 week. Store in an airtight container interleaved with greaseproof paper to stop them sticking. If you haven?t got all the nuts or fruit listed here, you can substitute an alternative dried fruit (e.g dried cranberries) ? tastes just as good!

crace · 06/06/2007 18:15

Fab, thank you!!

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