Prep Time:5 mins
Appetite for change
Baked oat bars
Cooking Time:30 mins
Serves:12 Adults
These baked oats bars are perfect as a snack or eaten for breakfast. The blueberries can be swapped for fruit of your choice.
Ingredients
- 180 g porridge oats
- 20 g sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Zest 1 lemon
- 150 ml low-fat milk
- 4 medium eggs, beaten.
- 1 tbsp (about 15 ml) golden syrup
- 100 g blueberries (fresh or frozen - imported frozen berries which should be boiled for one minute)
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.
- Line a 20cm square baking tin with baking paper.
- Place the oats, seeds, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, mix the milk, eggs, and golden syrup.
- Add the wet mixture to the oats and stir until just combined.
- Add the blueberries and stir gently, taking care not to burst if using the fresh blueberries.
- Transfer to the lined baking tin and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Once cool enough to handle, remove baking paper and place on a chopping board, cut into 12 squares.
- Can be enjoyed warm or cold.
What you will need
- Baking tray
- Measuring jug(for liquids)
- Mixing bowl
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Serve on their own as a sweet snack, or with some yoghurt and fruit for breakfast.
