Muesli Bars are a staple in our house and both of my boys would happily eat one with every meal if I let them. Given that store- bought muesli bars are not always the healthiest snack option (not to mention the cost!), I’ve been making my own for the past few years. We’ve tried a few recipes and these chewy, nut free Muesli Bars are one of our favourites. It’s the yummy combination of pepitas, sunflower seeds, sultanas and cranberries that sets them apart. As a bonus, Mr 4 is also very happy he will be able to take his favourite muesli bars to his nut-free school when he starts prep this year!
I know I say it a lot, but this really is a super simple recipe to make. You don’t need to use your oven, simply melt and mix your ingredients together. Plus you can substitute the dried fruits and seeds to suit the preferences of your family or for whatever you have on hand in the pantry. I’ve made batches using dried apricots, banana chips and even a combination of sultanas, banana chips, apricots and chocolate chips as a special treat. Although these are nut free and handy for school lunch boxes, as an at-home option, you can also easily substitute some nuts for some of the seeds if you like. I’d suggest trying almonds instead of sunflower seeds, you won’t regret it!
