Muesli bars with apple and nuts

8 servings

40 minutes

Muesli bars with apple and nuts are the perfect combination of health and taste. Their history traces back to traditional American recipes for healthy snacks, where oats, fruits, and nuts serve as the base for nutritious bars. Crunchy nuts, tender dried fruits, and the sweet juiciness of apples create a harmony of flavors, while oats provide heartiness. These bars are convenient as a light breakfast, snack, or energy boost throughout the day. They store well, require no complex ingredients, and are easy to prepare. The natural sweetness of fruits makes them an excellent alternative to store-bought sweets. The browned crust after baking adds an appetizing texture, and their aroma evokes a cozy feeling of home-cooked treats. An ideal choice for those who value a healthy and tasty diet.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 146.9
• Proteins: 4.5g
• Fats: 4.2g
• Carbohydrates: 26.6g

Ingredients

• Oatmeal: 1 glass
• Dried fruits: 100 g
• Nuts: 30 g
• Sunflower seeds: 15 g
• Apple: 250 g

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

2. Soak dried fruits in cold water for 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried fruits: 100 g

3. Grate the apple on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 250 g

4. Chop the nuts if necessary.

   Required ingredients:

   • Nuts: 30 g

5. Chop the dried fruits finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dried fruits: 100 g

6. Mix oats, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and apple. Knead well by hand to release the juice from the fruits and create a sticky mass.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oatmeal: 1 glass
   • Dried fruits: 100 g
   • Nuts: 30 g
   • Sunflower seeds: 15 g
   • Apple: 250 g

7. We line the baking tray with parchment paper.

8. We spread the mixture on the baking sheet with a thickness of 0.5 cm.

9. Bake for 30-35 minutes. The layer should be browned.

10. Take out the cake and cut it into bars.

11. We turn off the oven and put our bars inside to cool.