If you need an energy boost to get you through the day, these simple, soft and chewy muesli bars are the one for you. They are packed with energy and nutrients, easy to make and cheaper than buying prepackaged. Amaranth or quinoa pops can be easily used in place of puffed teff. You can always add in some chocolate chips or drizzle with chocolate at the end too!
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- Preheat the oven to 160C/320F. Line a baking form (20x26cm) with parchment paper. Place butter and date syrup in a saucepan over a low heat and cook until the butter melts and the mixture are well combined. Cool slightly.
- Simply squeeze the cardamom pods and remove the seeds. Place them in the mortar and finely grind the seeds with the pestle.
- Add dried pineapples and cashew nuts together in a blender and grind roughly. Add it to the butter-date syrup mixture together with the rest of the ingredients. Mix well.
- Tip the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spread out evenly and press down firmly with the back of a spoon. Bake for 35 minutes. Set aside to cool completely in the tin before removing and cutting into bars. Store in a box in the fridge for up to a week.
45 comments:
Looks delicious! Do you think amaranth would work in place of the teff?
Looks delicious and I love just about all of those ingredients, although I did have to check out what 'puffed teff' was first!
I'm not sure if your suggestion of a drizzle of chocolate would enhance the flavour, or whether it might just be one too many extra flavour - In the interests of science I guess there is only one way to find out! - I'll have to make two batches, one with chocolate and one without - Don't worry about me, I can take the pain and suffering :) :) :)
I always want an energy boost, especially in the form of a delicious treat like this. :-) ~Valentina
I love it! :)
I find these bars ideal to recharge your batteries in the middle of the morning or for a quick breakfast before a long day, as well as being delicious.
Good day
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Beautiful blog
I've no idea what teff is but I do love sesame honey bars from Lidl so I would love this one too!
...they stack up beautifully!
They sure do look delicious Angie!
I like the idea of using date syrup, which I never heard of. They are stunning and I can only imagine the flavors. I think cashews and pineapple are very underused, so I love that you made them part of this recipe.
These look like an excellent snack or meal replacement.
I’ve been looking for a tasty energy bar recipe for our 10K walks in the morning. These look perfect, thanks Angie!
Eva http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/
Energy ruins a good nap but those do look really good!
Beautiful wraps !
I love it!...I will make it for my daughter when she goes back to school!....What a great idea!!........Abrazotes, Marcela
I would love to have these bars for snacks. Looks yummy!
Great idea -- such a nice snack. Thanks!
What a great energy bar and I love coconut! YUM!
Delicious snacks recipe
I love a good energy bar bull of fruits nuts and grains and I love the combination of coconut and pineapple in these! Puffed teff is another ingredient I don't think I've seen available but I have to admit I've never search for it.
Interesting and looks delicious!
These Muesli Bars look like the perfect snack!!! I love coconut, cashews and pineapple so I can’t wait to try these!! Such delicious way to get a boost of energy!!
These look so good! I'd love to try them. xx
These look amazing, healthy and filling. I love cardamom....and pineapple/coconut - what a combo! Love the flavours :)
You brought tropics - pineapple and coconut to these bars :)
First time I saw pineapples on a muesli bar, I would definitely love this one. Those pineapples will give this a nice sweet tang
Gracias por la receta se ve genial y muy nutritiva. De ley la hare. Te mando un beso
delicious as usual .....
These bars look so great!
This is seriously good stuff and it has two of my favourite ingredients-pineapples and coconut. Bookmarking this recipe
These sound incredible, and I'm sure they are much tastier than packaged bars...of course I had to look up puffed teff, and wow it sounds like such a great super food! Your recipes are a culinary education Angie!
Jenna
Excellent snack, looks so yummy. Thanks for sharing.
This sounds like a great way to start the day, all I need with this is a cup of coffee.
Healthy and delicious. I love anything with coconut.
I'd like to try this 😊
Angie, There is so much going on with your Pineapple Coconut Muesli Bars! Lots of flavor popping I'm sure. Never thought to mix pineapple with coconut. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Homemade muesli bars are so much better than any store-bought. Besides, you've come up with such a unique combination of flavours and textures. I've never tried teff though - need to explore!
i love your homemade energy bars, thanks for posting the great recipe.
i will give it a try.
closure wigs
You had me at pineapple and coconut!! :) These bars would definitely help me perk up on long day, healthy and delicious, Angie!!
This is my kind of food! I love the idea of making these healthy delicious bars and packing them for travel or even in the purse for shopping. I love the pineapple and coconut flavors too.
These are such a fun hiking snack for the summer! Excited to try your recipe!
Angie absolutely love these yummy coconut bars!!! love them!
I do like a good protein bar around midday and this sounds wonderful. Like that it's chewy and not brittle.
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