
when my energy levels need a boost, i like to reach out for something healthy. my healthy(ish) granola bars use agave syrup to replace refined sugar, coconut milk as a sweet alternative to golden syrup and peanut butter instead of traditional butter. for extra nourishment they’re loaded with mixed nuts for vitamins and minerals and dried fruits for natural sugars. such a breeze to make, these bars are a great healthy snack or grab-and-go breakfast. ready to eat in just 30 minutes…
prep | around 10 mins.
bake | 15 mins.
cool | 5 mins.
makes | 16 squares.
vegan | refined sugar-free | part of your 5-a-day
INGREDIENTS.
150g @sumawholefoods organic smooth peanut butter, melted (see method).
4tbsp @sumawholefoods organic Mexican agave syrup.
400ml @sumawholefoods tin of organic coconut milk.
300g @sumawholefoods porridge oats.
40g @sumawholefoods organic sultanas, chopped.
40g @sumawholefoods organic apricots, chopped.
40g @sumawholefoods mixed nuts, chopped.
1tbsp vanilla extract.
METHOD.
preheat your oven to 180C (fan 160C, gas 4). zap the peanut butter in the microwave to loosen (it should take around two 30 second zaps). add the wet ingredients to a large bowl then stir in the dry ingredients and mix well to combine. pour into a 2lb non-stick loaf tin and bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are starting to brown. immediately score 16 squares then allow to cool for 5 minutes before turning out onto a chopping board and cutting in to squares. enjoy with a steaming hot mug of tea.