Microwave Muesli Bars (Egg-free and Dairy-free)

The kids are eating soooo many muesli bars these days, I can barely keep up! To make matters worse, Uncle Toby bars have milk powder in them and a large number of the rest contain nuts, which are a no-no for school. So I found a recipe that is quick & easy to make. These get devoured very quickly, so it's just as well that they are easy to make!

Microwave Muesli Bars

Ingredients

• 75g non-dairy spread e.g. nuttelex
• 5 tablespoons light brown soft sugar
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup
• 150g rolled oats
• 75g sultanas*
• 75g dried apricots, chopped*

Method

1. Place the butter, sugar and syrup in a microwave safe bowl and cook on high power for 1 to 2 minutes, or until butter is melted.
2. Stir in the oats, sultanas, and apricots and mix thoroughly.
3. Press mixture into a small greased and lined baking dish. (I used a medium-sized rectangular pyrex dish)
4. Cook on high power for 4-5 minutes or until the centre is bubbling. Allow to cool then cut into squares.

Notes

1. * all that is required is approximately 150g of add-ins. You can split it any way you like: e.g. 50g sultanas, 50g apricot, 50g glace cherries, or just all sultanas. Try nuts or chocolate chips if your family can take it
2. I know it's tempting to cut it while it's still warm, but I found that this makes it disintegrate a bit as it is not set yet.
3. You don't have to line the dish, but it is easier to remove the bars if you do.