These really are the very best homemade muesli bars... soft & chewy with just the right amount of crunch! Made with rolled oats, puffed rice, honey, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, coconut oil, nut butter and more!
You know how everyone has a few recipes that are their all-time favourites? The ones that they make over and over again? Well this is one of mine! Yep, these really are the best homemade muesli bars.
What makes them so good?? Well they have just the right amount of chewiness to crunchiness! They're soft and delicious on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. YUM.
Oh and you know what else makes them the best homemade muesli bars EVER!!!?? The fact that this recipe is SO versatile. You really can't go wrong! You can substitute the honey for rice malt syrup, the peanut butter for any nut butter or the trail mix for any of your favourite nuts, seeds or dried fruits. See... how versatile is that!!!
This recipe is based on my original 'Soft & Chewy Muesli Bars' but has been updated to include grams as well as Thermomix instructions. And there's also now a video to show just how simple these babies are to make!
Or for something a little different, check out my Almond, Cranberry & Dark Chocolate Muesli Bars.
So whether you're filling up your kiddies lunchbox, making yourself a mid-afternoon pick me up or just baking for the fun of it, promise me you'll give these a go! They really are the best homemade muesli bars (and they're SO easy!!).
PS. These are totally freezer-friendly, so pop any leftovers into an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
The Very Best Homemade Muesli Bars
Ingredients
- ½ cup (100g) coconut oil (liquid)
- ½ cup (170g) honey
- ½ cup (125g) peanut butter or any nut butter
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅔ cup (135g) brown sugar
- 1 ⅔ cups (150g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (50g) desiccated coconut
- 1 ¼ cups trail mix (mix of nuts, seeds and dried fruit)
- ⅓ cup (40g) plain flour
- 1 cup (25g) puffed rice (rice bubbles or similar)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Conventional Method
- Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line a 28cm X 20cm rectangular slice tin with baking paper.
- Place the coconut oil, honey and peanut butter into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat until just melted and stir together.
- Add the cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt and brown sugar and mix together well.
- Add the rolled oats, coconut, trail mix, plain flour and puffed rice. Mix together.
- Add the chocolate chips and mix to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared tray and press down firmly and evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until just golden. Allow to cool completely before cutting into slices.
Thermomix Method
- Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan-forced). Grease and line a 28cm X 20cm rectangular slice tin with baking paper.
- Place the coconut oil, honey and peanut butter into the Thermomix bowl. Melt on 90 degrees, 2 minutes, Speed 2 (or until melted).
- Add the cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt and brown sugar and mix on Speed 4, 5 seconds.
- Add the rolled oats, coconut, trail mix, plain flour and puffed rice. Mix on Reverse, Speed 2, 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat.
- Add the chocolate chips and mix with the spatula to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared tray and press down firmly and evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until just golden. Allow to cool completely before cutting into slices.
Nutrition
Lisa
Hi Lucy,
Is there a substitute for rice bubbles/puffed rice? Can you put anything else instead of these 2 options?
Thanks
Lucy
Hi Lisa, you can add a little extra oats instead if you prefer (but the puffed rice is what gives the muesli bars their delicious crunch)!
Belinda Casagni
I did exactly to the recipe however the mixture is not setting into a bar like texture.
What happened?
Lucy
Hi Belinda, the bars will firm right up and go crunchy when chilled. xx
Sharyn Anderton
Great recipe easy to make homemade healthier for you than store bought
Lucy
Fantastic!