Gluten-Free Protein Muesli Bars | Healthy & Easy
These Gluten-Free Protein Muesli Bars are naturally sweetened and packed with protein and healthy, brain-loving fats from raw nuts, hemp seeds, coconut and quinoa. They’re one of those easy make-ahead healthy muesli bars that are perfect for work and school lunchboxes, or when you’re craving something sweet for an afternoon snack.Made without refined sugar, gluten or dairy, these homemade protein bars are a delicious alternative to packaged snacks, with just the right amount of natural sweetness.Make a batch, slice them up and store them in the fridge or freezer so you’ve always got a healthy lunchbox snack ready to grab and go.
Nutritional Profile
Why you’ll love them:
Protein + healthy fats
Nuts, hemp seeds and sesame seeds provide a satisfying combination of protein and healthy fats. Naturally gluten-free
Quinoa flakes make a fantastic, naturally gluten-free alternative to traditional grain-based muesli bars. Fibre-rich
Quinoa, banana, coconut, nuts, seeds and dried fruit all contribute fibre, making these bars a more nourishing option than many packaged snack bars. Nutrient-dense ingredients
Nuts and seeds provide a range of nutrients including magnesium, vitamin E and healthy fats, while goji berries and other dried fruits add even more plant variety.
Nuts, hemp seeds and sesame seeds provide a satisfying combination of protein and healthy fats. Naturally gluten-free
Quinoa flakes make a fantastic, naturally gluten-free alternative to traditional grain-based muesli bars. Fibre-rich
Quinoa, banana, coconut, nuts, seeds and dried fruit all contribute fibre, making these bars a more nourishing option than many packaged snack bars. Nutrient-dense ingredients
Nuts and seeds provide a range of nutrients including magnesium, vitamin E and healthy fats, while goji berries and other dried fruits add even more plant variety.
Ingredients
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- 2 bananas mashed
- ¼ cup maple syrup or raw honey
- 1 cup raw nuts
- ½ cup sultanas and goji berries or any chopped dried fruit, preservative and seed-oil free
- ½ cup boiling water
- 2 free-range eggs lightly beaten
- 2 cups organic quinoa flakes
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tsp mixed spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 140°C fan-forced. Line a deep slice tin with bleach-free baking paper.
- Place the dried fruit in a bowl, pour over the boiling water and soak for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Add the nuts to a blender and pulse until roughly chopped. Keep them nice and chunky for texture.
- Add the quinoa flakes, coconut, mashed banana, maple syrup, eggs, seeds, spice, chopped nuts and soaked fruit along with its soaking liquid to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix well until everything is well combined.
- Transfer to the prepared tin and press down firmly with the back of a spoon to create a smooth, even surface.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the tin before slicing into even bars.
- Store in an airtight container or freeze for an easy grab-and-go snack.
Use what you have in the pantry! These bars are really easy to mix and match depending on what you have on hand.
- Use any raw nuts, including almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts or pistachios.
- Use any dried fruit you love — sultanas, goji berries, chopped apricots, dates or figs. Look for preservative and seed oil-free where possible.
- Swap the hemp or sesame seeds for pumpkin, sunflower seeds or grounded flaxseed.
- Add any spices you like cinnamon or ginger, if you don’t have mixed spice.
- For school lunchboxes, make them nut-free by replacing the nuts with pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
- Make a double batch and freeze, so you always have lunchbox fillers.
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Health Benefits:
- Brain Boosting
- Gut Health
- Energy Boosting
- Autoimmune Supportive
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