Chewy Date & Apricot Granola Bars

These bars are ideal as a portable snack – bake & freeze for the working week.

INGREDIENTS

• ¾ cup plain wholemeal flour
• ½ cup self-raising flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ⅓ almond meal
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• 1 cup oats*
• ½ cup dried apricots, chopped
• ½ cup dates, chopped
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• ¼ cup peanut oil
• 3 Tbsp honey dissolved in ½ cup hot water
• 1 egg & 2 egg whites, lightly beaten (free-range organic)

METHOD

1. Pre-heat oven to 190°C; line a 20×30cm dish/tin (or slightly smaller) with baking paper
2. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, peanut butter & sugars with electric beaters. Add eggs, vanilla & sesame seeds; beat well
3. Sift flours, baking powder & spices into a large mixing bowl. Add oats, almond meal, dried fruit & seeds
4. Add oil & honey-water, mix.
5. Add egg whites & stir until just combined; press mixture into lined tin
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden.
7. Cool & eat!