Chewy Fig Muesli Bars

 

I grew up eating Uncle Tobys Muesli bars on special occasions. With four siblings those standard boxes and even family-size boxes never went far - you had to get in quickly if you wanted one, let alone seconds! 

With the addition of dark chocolate drizzled on this muesli bar slice, think of this as a grown-up and healthy alternative. You’ll still have to get your elbows out and get in quickly if you want seconds. A word of warning - it’s pretty moorish! 

The chewiness of the figs with the subtle coconut flavour makes this slice the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or to grab as you run out the door in a rush or as a lunchbox filler!

Nutritional Benefits:

Remember, trillions of microorganisms reside in your gut, including bacteria, parasites and yeast! A healthy adult has hundreds of species of gut bugs and up to 1.5-2kg of gut bugs taking up residence in your gut.

The health, diversity and composition of your unique gut microbiome impacts every other body system, including immunity and metabolic health.

This slice is way to eat more microbiome enhancing foods; figs are prebiotics, which ‘feed’ probiotics and oats are an excellent source of resistant starch, the preferred fuel source of your gut bugs. Plus, chia seeds contains protein, omega-3 fats and more fibre to support digestion and elimination! Think of this slice a s a hug to your digestive system!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups desiccated coconut

  • 1 cups figs, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds 

  • 1 tablespoon tahini

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder

  • 1/2 cup oats 

  • Optional - 40 grams of 85% organic dark chocolate, melted

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees

  2. Blend all ingredients (minus figs) in a high speed blender for 15-20 seconds

  3. Put all ingredients and figs in a bowl and gently mix until combined

  4. Press ingredients into a slice tray that’s lined with baking paper

  5. Bake for 20 mins

  6. Take out of oven and leave to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes

  7. Optional - drizzle melted chocolate on to the slice

  8. Slice up and serve