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Becky Alexander and Michelle Lake
Easy to rustle up, these bars are a good option when you need to eat breakfast on the go or for an afternoon snack. Almond, cashew or macadamia nut butters all work well to add protein and flavour. 
5 from 1 vote
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Course Breakfast, or lunchtime snack
Cuisine British
Servings 8 bars

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g/3 1/2 oz/ 1 cup jumbo/rolled oats
  • 50 g/1 3/4 oz/ 1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp honey I use raw honey
  • 2 tbsp nut butter of choice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp raw shelled pistachio nuts, roughly chopped
  • 50 g/1 3/4 oz/ 2/3 cup desiccated coconut/dried shredded coconut
  • 2 tbsp dried goji berries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line a 23 x 15cm/9 x 6 inch shallow baking pan with baking/parchment paper. Spread the oats thinly over the parchment and bake for 15 minutes or until golden. 
  • Put the oil, honey, nut butter and vanilla extract in a saucepan over a medium-low heat, and heat gently until well combined and the oil is melted. 
  • Stir in the baked oats until well coated. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. 
  • Tip the mixture back into the baking pan and press down firmly using damp hands.
  • Put in the fridge for 1 hour, or until firm, and then cut into 8 bars. Wrap each bar in parchment to take to work. Store in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature for a couple of hours.  

Notes

"Packed with...Vibrant red and intensely flavoured, the goji berry is rich in carotenoids and antioxidents that help to protect our eyes from damage. They are a little pricey, but they keep well and you only need to add a small amount to bars, porridge/oatmeal, granola or salads to reap their health benefits."