Nutty Fruit Oatmeal Bars

Nutty Fruit Oatmeal Bars

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Ingredients

    • 1 cup (250 ml) oatmeal
    • 240 g apple puree

 

    • 50 g almonds (chopped)
    • 50 g walnuts (chopped)
    • 50 g dried cranberries

 

  • 50 g raisins
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps How to Do It

1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the oatmeal, chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, and raisins. Stir gently to ensure that all the dry ingredients are evenly mixed. The nuts will add a delightful crunch, while the dried fruits will provide bursts of sweetness in every bite.

 

2. Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, mix the apple puree with the olive oil. Stir them together until smooth. Apple puree acts as a natural sweetener and binder, making the bars moist and flavorful. Olive oil adds a healthy fat, ensuring the bars remain tender without compromising on taste.

3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir well to combine. The apple puree and olive oil should coat the oats and nuts, binding everything together. If the mixture seems too dry, you can add a small splash of water or additional apple puree to reach the desired consistency. The mixture should be thick but slightly moist.

 

4. Bake the Mixture

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking dish (around 8×8 inches) with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Spread the oatmeal mixture evenly in the dish, pressing it down gently to compact it into a uniform layer. Bake the bars for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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5. Cool and Slice

Once the bars are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the dish for about 10 minutes. Once slightly cooled, transfer the bars to a cutting board and cut them into squares or rectangles, depending on your preferred size. Allow them to cool completely before serving. This ensures that the bars hold together nicely.

 

6. Serve and Enjoy

Once the bars have cooled completely, they are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them for breakfast, as a snack, or pack them for lunch. Store them in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage.

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