Ultra chewy, homemade muesli bars that are cheaper, tastier and much healthier than store-bought.
Tastes like a chewy caramel studded with nuts and fruit!
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Proof of chew. More proof in the tutorial video!
And cheezels (I love em!
Dont judge me.)
But theres some things that Ill never buy, after discovering how good and easy homemade is.
Muesli bars currently tops that list.
(Thats granola bars, to those of you in the States!).
The texture is almost exactly the same.
Proof of chew. More proof in the tutorial video!
But the flavour of homemade is far superior.
Put simply, you might taste all the ingredients better.
Also, everything in homemade muesli bars is all-natural.
No mysterious food additives or preservatives to survive on supermarket shelves!
Were making chewy ones today
Theres an endless variety of muesli bar flavours available these days.
Nut free, fruit free, chocolate chips, chocolate drizzle!
With todays recipe you’re free to customise the flavour to your hearts content.
As for texture broadly speaking, theres two types: chewy and crunchy.
Were making chewy ones.
And when I saychewy, I do not exaggerate.
Be sure to mix well to combine before using.
then mix with a butter knife or chopstick.
Non-peanut substitute:I think almond butter is best, for flavour and texture.
Ive read in other granola bar recipes that other nut butters work too.
Honey For natural sweetness.
Lunchbox – the RecipeTin way!Easy Lunchbox pizza breadwith homemade muesli bar, grapes, cherry tomatoes, baby cucumbers and Vegemite Shapes (it’s an Aussie thing).
Maple syrup should also work.
Add-ins
Rolled oats not quick oats, just plain traditional oats.
Almonds whole, roasted, unsalted.
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I like to give them a very rough chop so it disperses better.
Pepitas because its in Carmens.
Like that it adds some colour to all the brown-ness!
Sesame seeds because its in Carmens.
Coconut because its in Carmens.
Use desiccated coconut (ie finely shredded) that is not sweetened.
Cinnamon a little touch of cinnamon really works in this!
Salt Just a touch brings out the flavours in this.
How to make ultra-chewy muesli bars
I love that this is a no-bake recipe!
Mix the add-insin a microwavable bowl using a wooden spoon.
If this happens, a 20 second microwave will do the trick!
Mix glue Put the peanut butter and honey in a saucepan over low heat and mix to combine.
Use a rubber spatula and cook, stirring almost constantly, for 5 minutes to thicken.
Scrape the base of the saucepan, getting in around the edges.
DO NOT WALK AWAY during this step as it can catch easily on the base.
Goal Thick caramel-like mixture.
It should mound like ribbons, as pictured above.
Basically, the thicker the mixture, the chewier your muesli bars!
Immediately pourthe mixture all across the surface of the oats.
Use the wooden spoon to mix to combine until you could no longer see dry oats.
At first this will seem impossible, but persevere as it will happen!
Using stabbing motions and smearing against the side of the bowl helps.
If it gets too hard to stir, microwave for 20 seconds then it will be a breeze.
Press firmly but keep some of the surface bumpy rather than aiming for completely flat.
I personally found it a littletoochewy, but maybe thats what you want!
Refrigeratefor 2 hours to set then cut into 10 bars.
Or 8, if you want bars a little larger than store-bought.
However, most store-bought ones are not.
Look closely at the ingredients list and youll see sugar and unfamiliar food additives listed.
Storage Airtight container in the fridge keeps them fresh and perky for 2 weeks.
Out of the fridge, the oats soften faster over time which alters the texture of the muesli bars.
But they dont go off.
I actually really like them cold, for extra chew.
As I mentioned earlier, its like a guilt-free chewy caramel!
When to eat it Breakfast on the run or snack!
Honestly, youd never even think of these as healthy because theyre sweet and tasty.
Lunchbox shelf life Easily all day, out of fridge is fine.
Fridge storage isnt about keeping them food-safe, its about keeping them fresher for longer.
I found them at my local Scoop Wholefoods (Mona Vale, Sydney).
You know those stores where you help yourself to fruit, nuts, chocolates etc out of tubs?
Then scatter the mini choc-chips across the surface and use your hands to press them in.
Chocolate drizzle You will only need a small quantity of chocolate drizzle.
in a small ziplock bag.
Seal, microwave for 10 seconds at a time (massage to mix) until melted.
Snip corner, drizzle across muesli bars.
So, what do you think?
