Make Honey Oat Bars

For a tasty snack, these honey oat bars are sure to hit the spot. They're easily made, you can change the dried fruit additions as wished, and they'll always taste absolutely delicious.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cut sultanas or raisins (other dry fruits could be substituted)
• 1/4 cup wholemeal self-raising (self-rising) flour
• 1/4 cup raw sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut, desiccated or shredded
• 80 grams/2.8 oz margarine or butter (4 x 20ml spoons)
• 1/2 - 1 tablespoon honey

Approximate preparation time - 30 minutes

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF. Prepare the baking tray (sheet) by greasing or covering with parchment paper.

Preparing the Mixture

1. Combine the oats, sultanas, sugar, coconut and flour in a large mixing bowl.
2. Melt the butter or margarine in a microwave dish. Add the honey and stir.
3. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture clings together.

Baking the Mixture

1. Press evenly over the base of a greased or sprayed/parchment-covered baking tray (sheet).
   • As shown in the image, even the base of a loaf pan can be put to use for making bars; if you don't have a baking tray/sheet, use such a pan instead.
2. Bake in a moderate oven (180ºC/350F) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Making the Bar Shapes

1. Cut the bars while hot. Cut into evenly sized bar shapes across the entire base. Remove the bars from the tray (sheet) when cool.
2. Finished. They can be eaten now or stored in an airtight container for later.

Tips

• Maple syrup or golden syrup can be substituted for the honey, if desired.
• The bars can be topped with your favorite flavored icing for a special treat. Let icing set before serving. You might even like to add sprinkles!
• These bars are excellent for a quick energy boost at sports sessions, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

Things You'll Need

• Large mixing bowl
• Microwave-proof dish
• Baking tray (sheet)
• Parchment paper or spray/grease for tray/sheet
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Knife
• Wooden spoons
• Airtight container for storage (optional)

See also

• Make a Homemade Twix Candy Bar
• Make Homemade Kit Kat Bars
• Make Granola Bars