Homemade muesli bars are one of my favourite things to make for workday snacks. They are so simple to make and you can be pretty flexible with the base ingredients to substitute nuts and seeds etc. I have used tahini in place of peanut butter and butter in place of the coconut oil. Both times they turned out well and had a different taste which helps keep it interesting. These homemade muesli bars are also yummy with a drizzle (or coating) of chocolate on them. Because let’s face it – chocolate always takes things to the next level of deliciousness!
To create a nourishing and delicious homemade muesli bar recipe, these home made muesli bars contain the following ingredients for the base:
Linseed (flaxseed) – a good source of plant based essential omega 3 fats, source of fibre.
Pumpkin seeds – a source of zinc plus other nutrients
Sesame seeds – high in maganese and copper, plus a source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc and dietary fibre
Almonds – high in heart healthy monounsaturated fat, source of vitamin E, magnesium
Oats – a source of fibre and contain vitamin B1 and B5, folate, zinc, iron and magnesium
These are best kept in the fridge as in hot weather they can go a wee bit soft.
Homemade muesli bars
Homemade muesli bars are simple to make and you can even experiment with different nuts and seeds to create something that suits your tastes. Make a double batch and keep half in the freezer for those times when you've got nothing at home but want a tasty, nourishing snack.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup linseeds (flaxseeds)
- 1/4 cup cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup cranberries
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or substitute butter
- 80 grams dark chocolate
Instructions
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Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Place a small pot over a medium heat and add together the honey, peanut butter and oil, heating for around 5 minutes.
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Gently stir the mixture as it heats, being careful it doesn't burn.
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Pour the honey mixture over the seed and nut muesli mixture and mix well. Spoon into a lined slice tin and press down well with the back of a spoon. If using the chocolate, melt the chocolate then drizzle over the top.
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Place in the fridge for around 30-45 minutes, or until set and cut into squares.
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
If you are after other home made muesli bar ideas, here’s some other yummy recipes:
Cranberry and Almond Muesli Bars
Cranberry, Cashew and Chocolate Muesli Bars
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Cant believe it these are the best bars I have made and I have tried many. They taste great and actually hold together. Thank you look forward to trying more of your healthy suggestions
Do you have any suggestions to make these nut free? Add extra seeds in place of the nuts? What about the peanut butter? Thanks!
Yeah just use seeds. The peanut butter could be replaced with a little butter or coconut oil. Or coconut butter (which you can make yourself just by blending coconut until it turns into a butter like consistency).
Hi there, These are so delicious! What a fantastic recipe thank you. I have struggled with keeping them bound together, especially at room temperature. Any suggestions please?
I used slightly less honey than 1/3 cup as I was wanting them healthier, but could that be the problem? Tia
Hey Kirsten, Glad you liked them! Press them super super hard into the tin – that can help. The honey does help bind them but you could try the pressing really hard trick first and see how you get on. Also, you could use butter if you wanted instead of coconut oil as it has a higher melt point which may make a difference. Good luck!
Hi Nicola, my kids don’t like peanut butter so will these still be good to make it without? Thanks
Hi. I am sorry but I can’t seem to find the quantities for the honey, coconut oil or peanut butter in the recipe. Could you please confirm the amounts of each required. Thank you very much, Kylee
Am I blind or is there no ingredients listed?!
Sorry they disappeared when I updated it but all sorted now and they’re back!
Sorry they disappeared when I updated it but all sorted now and they’re back!
These Muesli Bars are the business!!! So easy. Taste divine like a decadent treat that’s wholesome too . Are great when cut bite sized and work well as a posh plate to share with friends. Thank you for sharing them / this recipe with us!! I substituted cashews for almonds, sunflower seeds for pumpkin seeds & used raisins vs cranberries second batch and these also worked out well. P.S. If I can make anyone can! Thanks again.
This recipe tastes great with butter (personally I’m against eating coconut oil due to saturated fat levels), & I replaced peanut butter with cashew butter. Kids & I made two batches together, one standard & the other added chopped 50% dark choc bits plus painted a choc layer on top with spatula (to become the bottom layer). Mix came out a little too wet for both batches, next time I’ll reduce liquid. Kids much happier with choc version & wanting to sell them at weekend lol. Give it a go!
*I meant we added chopped bits of 50% CACAO dark choc… NOT 50% of bars were dark chocolate. Yikes lol
Hi how many kilojoules per slice for this recipe please just made this recipe most empressed
How many kilojoules per slice please just made the recipe very impressed
Hi Yvette, sorry I don’t calculate the kilojoules
I tried mine using blackstrap molasses instead of honey as I wanted it as sugar-free as possible but it didn’t bind well sadly.