Simple Muesli Slice

This recipe is an incredibly  simple creation of mine – fast and easy to whip up and can be easily adapted to suit your preferences. It uses banana and dates for natural sweetness so a great alternative to brought muesli-bars for a snack on the run. If you a short on time for breakfast you can also grab a slice as you go out the door. Both my boys love this slice so it has the official 'toddler seal of approval'.

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Ingredients:


3-4 Large ripe bananas


3 Cups of plain or wholegrain oats (not rolled oats)


¾ Cup of chopped dates


½ cup sliced almonds (optional)


6-8 Brazil Nuts, finely chopped (optional)


2 tsp of vanilla essence


2 tsp of cinnamon (and extra sprinkling on the top)


Directions:

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C and line a brownie/slice tin with baking paper and allow a 2cm overhang.

  2. Mash the banana and add to a mixing bowl.

  3. Add the remaining ingredients and combine well. Spoon into the prepared pan and smooth out with the back of a spoon. Lightly sprinkle extra cinnamon if desired.2016-06-20 02.51.01

  4. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until golden on top. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into small bars.2016-06-20 03.25.55


 

Helpful Hints:

*The addition of nuts provides an extra source of protein and good fats. The Brazil nuts in particular are an important source of the mineral selenium.  Selenium is an important antioxidant providing all our cells with protection against free radical damage and is vital for strong immune system.

*This recipe freezes really well. I will often make a slice in the weekend, cut it into portions and freeze in containers with some baking paper in between each slice. This means you can easily remove a slice at a time from the freezer.

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xxx Dr Julie Bhosale

Comments

  1. Product Review - Nairns Oatcakes and Oat Biscuits - Julie BhosaleApril 4, 2016 at 1:06 AM

    […] All of Narins products are made with oats as the key ingredient.  Oats provide a vital source of fibre in our diets which is crucial for keeping our gut healthy and functioning well. In addition oats provide essential vitamins and minerals particularly magnesium and biotin. As they do not contain wheat I find that those who are gluten intolerant can often have oats so these oatcakes are possibly a great option in this case! Furthermore oats have been associated with increasing milk supply for those breastfeeding – hence some of my popular snacks include them, such as my Simple Muesli Slice. […]

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  2. MichelleJune 20, 2016 at 5:22 PM

    This one has been my fav way to use up old bananas (asides for banana loaf) and my staple base muesli recipe for a few years now - soooo easy I have a constant stash in the freezer, not sure why you'd every buy sugar laced supermarket ones ever again.

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  3. Caitlin @ Chasing CaitJune 26, 2016 at 12:49 AM

    Looks amazing! Will definitely have to whip up a few batches over the next few months xx

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  4. Julie BhosaleJuly 17, 2016 at 5:50 PM

    Perfect for 3am breastfeeding marathons :) x

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  5. Super Oats - Just How Healthy Are Oats for Us? - Julie BhosaleJuly 18, 2016 at 4:23 AM

    […] Simple Muesli Slice […]

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  6. Product Review - LunchBox Inc. - Julie BhosaleSeptember 12, 2016 at 3:48 AM

    […] and gets some good stuff in there too. So in these I took my mini bacon and egg pies, and my simple muesli slice (well this I took straight from the freezer!), chicken nibbles, Nairns oatcakes (previous review […]

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