Apricot and molasses muesli slice

Name: Apricot and molasses muesli slice
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 115g plain flour; 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda; 85g rolled oats; 55g sultanas; 55g dried apricots, sliced; 55g dessicated coconut; 140g butter; 115g sugar; 1 tbsp molasses

June 23, 2014

Apricot and molasses muesli slice: perfect for the lunchbox.Marcel Aucar

easyTime:< 30 minsMakes:12

As a parent to school-aged children, the challenge is on in the morning to keep lunch interesting and healthy. The apricot and molasses in these muesli bars make them so delicious and I think they are quite healthy as well. Just don't tell your kids.

Ingredients

115g plain flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
85g rolled oats
55g sultanas
55g dried apricots, sliced
55g dessicated coconut
140g butter
115g sugar
1 tbsp molasses

Method

Preheat the oven to 180c. Grease a 23-centimetre-square baking tray.
Place flour, bicarb soda, oats, sultanas, apricots and coconut in a bowl and stir to mix.
Place butter, sugar and molasses in a saucepan and heat gently, stirring until melted and blended.
Pour into dry ingredients and stir well until combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and press down evenly. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, and then cool slightly before cutting into 12 bars.
Loosen the edges of the bars, then leave to cool completely in the tin.
Remove from the tin and store in an airtight container.