Name: Toasted mini muesli bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 150 gram reduced-fat dairy-free spread; 1/4 cup golden syrup; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1 tablespoon hot water; 1 1/2 cup plain flour; 1/2 cup shredded coconut; 1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries; 1/4 cup pepitas; 1 1/2 cup toasted muesli

Ingredients

150 gram reduced-fat dairy-free spread

1/4 cup golden syrup

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

1 tablespoon hot water

1 1/2 cup plain flour

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries

1/4 cup pepitas

1 1/2 cup toasted muesli

Method

1.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

2.Melt spread and golden syrup in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat. Add sugar; stir until dissolved.

3.Dissolve bicarbonate of soda in hot water. Add to saucepan; stir (mixture will froth). Add flour, coconut, cranberries, pepitas and muesli; stir to combine.

4.Place level tablespoons of mixture on prepared trays, 4cm apart, to allow for spreading.

5.Bake, swapping trays halfway through cooking, 18-20 minutes, or until golden. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Serve.