Breakfast energy bars

100g baking fat/block

200g honey

200g oats

100g mixed seeds

100g toasted flaked almonds

100g sultanas

50g ground almonds

2 x 5ml spoon sesame seeds

Weighing scales, saucepan, heat-resistant spoon, 22cm square baking tin, sharp knife, cooling rack.

1. Preheat the oven to 180C, Gas Mark 4.
2. Heat the butter and honey in a saucepan until the butter has melted.
3. Stir in the remaining ingredients except sesame seeds and press into a 22cm square baking tin.
4. Sprinkle over the sesame seeds.
5. Bake for 15 minutes until golden.
6. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into 12 bars.
7. Leave in the tin to cool completely before removing.

• Turn up the flavour: Add 1x5ml spoon of cinnamon to the recipe. 
• Store in an airtight container. 
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Be ingredient aware!

Check for any food allergy, intolerance, special dietary requirement or religious/cultural reasons for not handling or eating the ingredients in this recipe. 

You may need to modify the recipe accordingly. For example, if following a vegan or vegetarian diet, use a butter alternative. For those with an allergy to sesame or almonds omit these from the recipe. Always check food labels for allergens, and suitability for vegetarians and vegans.

For full guidance and up-to-date information on the 14 allergens, please visit the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website. 
  

Nutritional information

This recipe makes 12 bars based on portion size guidance for 11-18 year olds , if serving to younger children then they may require a smaller portion and if serving to adults, they may require a bit more. 

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