Wholesome Granola Bars for Busy Days

Whether you're rushing out the door in the morning or looking for a little afternoon pick-me-up, these granola bars are the perfect grab-and-go snack. Made with simple cupboard ingredients, they're naturally sweet, wonderfully satisfying and packed with goodness.

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 mashed bananas (or 1½ cups frozen banana, thawed)
• ½ cup chopped raisins
• ⅓ cup dried apple, chopped
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 160°C fan and line a baking tin with parchment paper.
2. Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
3. Leave the mixture to stand for around 5 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb some of the moisture.
4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared tin and press down evenly.
5. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and set.