Tahlia’s Sticky Muesli Bars

Baking Snack

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 1 cup cashews *(or use 3 cups of any mixed nuts)*
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  1. Grease and line a 9×13 inch dish with baking paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. Brush lightly with coconut oil. Prepare a second sheet for the top.
  2. Preheat oven to 180°C. Spread nuts on a tray and roast lightly until fragrant.
  3. Add roasted nuts to a large bowl with all the seeds.
  4. In a saucepan, combine honey, maple syrup, and salt. Bring to the boil and continue boiling until the mixture reaches 260°F (hard ball stage), if using a candy thermometer.
  5. Stir in vanilla and immediately pour over the nut and seed mixture. Mix quickly to coat everything evenly.
  6. Transfer into the prepared dish, cover with the second sheet of paper, and press down firmly using a jar or glass to compact the mixture.
  7. Refrigerate until fully cooled and firm, then slice into bars.