Homemade Muesli Bars
Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons butter, plus more for the pan
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened dried coconut
- 1/3 cup wheat germ
- 1/4 cup unsalted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup unsalted raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup flaxseeds
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/8 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Grease and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet over low to medium heat, toast the rolled oats, unsweetened dried (desiccated) coconut, wheat germ, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until golden. Be careful not to burn the mixture.
- 4
Transfer to a metal bowl and set aside to cool.
- 5
When the mixture is cool, stir in unsweetened dried cranberries and flaxseeds.
- 6
In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the butter, honey, and brown sugar.
- 7
Stir constantly for 3 to 4 minutes or until sugar has dissolved.
- 8
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, without stirring, for 5 minutes.
- 9
Add the hot butter mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir well until combined.
- 10
Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- 11
Use the back of a large metal spoon to press the mixture down firmly and evenly.
- 12
Allow to cool and then cut into 8 pieces.
