Thursday, August 8, 2013

wheat, nut & dairy-free muesli bars with raw cacao

These are a great lunch box idea! So many schools/preschools ask that lunches don't contain nuts. This recipe is also perfect for those who are lactose and gluten intolerant. If you don't own a Thermomix I am sure you could make these in a food processor. You would just need to use pre-ground rice flour. 

These muesli bars taste healthy but there's nothing wrong with that! 

ingredients

65 g brown rice
1 tbsp linseeds
1 tbsp chia seeds
half an apple
200 g your choice of dried fruit (e.g. dates, apricots, cranberries, sultanas, goji berries etc.)
90 g whole oats
70 g unsweetened puffed rice
25 g coconut, dessicated
1 tbsp pepitas
50 g organic coconut oil
2 eggs
50 g honey
30 grams raw organic cacao nibs
1 tbsp sunflower seeds  

method
 
1.Pre-heat oven to 180c degrees. Line the base and sides of a lamington pan with baking paper.

2.Add the flaxseeds, chia seeds and brown rice to the TM bowl and grind for 20 seconds on speed 9. Set aside.

3. Place the apple half in the TM bowl and grate for a few seconds on speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the dried fruit. Turn to the lid closed position and pulse on Turbo 3 times until the dried fruit is evenly chopped.

4.Return the seeds and rice to the TM bowl together with all of the remaining ingredients. Combine on reverse for 20-30 seconds on speed 3 until well combined.

5.Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Use the back of a spoon to press the mixture evenly into the pan and smooth the surface.

6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly browned. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes in the pan before cutting in to 16 chunks. Cool on a rack before eating. Store for up to 5 days in the fridge.

You can also find this recipe on the online Thermomix recipe community: http://www.recipecommunity.com.au/recipes/wheat-nut-dairy-free-muesli-bars-raw-cacao/95370

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