Ingredients and Weight:
- Oats: 500g
- Honey: 100g
- Brown sugar: 80g
- Unsalted butter: 100g
- Mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts): 200g
- Dried fruits (e.g., cranberries, raisin): 150g
- Egg: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Baking powder: 1 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, mixed nuts, and baking powder. Mix well.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs and mix well.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the dried fruits.
- Spread the mixture into a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow to cool and cut into bars.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 bars)
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Protein: 12g
- Fibre: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- A healthy and delicious breakfast option that is both satisfying and energy-boosting.
- The combination of oats, mixed nuts, and dried fruits provides a great taste with nutritional benefits.
- The honey and vanilla extract give the bars a sweet and aromatic flavor that Americans often enjoy.
User Comments:
- "These breakfast bars are fantastic! The perfect blend of flavors and textures."
- "I love the combination of sweet and salty in these bars, they are addictive!"
- "Great for on-the-go breakfast, these bars are portable and satisfying."
- "I make these bars every weekend, they are a great way to start the day."
- "The honey and vanilla give these bars a unique flavor, they are delicious!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or reducing the brown sugar if desired.
- Store the bars in an airtight container for up to a week.
