Apricot and goji berry bars

Serves: 20 (makes 20 bars)

Time to make: 45 mins

Hands-on time: 20 mins

Ingredients

100g reduced-fat spread
½ cup liquid honey
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups rolled oatsoatmeal uncookedX
½ cup self-raising flour
2 teaspoons mixed spice
1 cup diced dried apricots
1 cup dried cranberries
⅔ cup goji berries (see tip)
⅔ cup sunflower seeds

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a 20cm x 30cm slice tin with a sheet of baking paper, leaving a 2cm overhang at long sides.

2 Melt spread and honey in a small saucepan set over a low heat then leave to cool completely. Whisk eggs into honey mixture.

3 Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add honey mixture to bowl and stir to combine. Press mixture into prepared tin and smooth surface with a spatula.

4 Bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Leave to cool completely in tin then cut in bars.

HFG tip

Goji berries are available in the health-food aisle of your local supermarket and at most health-food stores. Or instead of goji berries, use raisins or dried cranberries.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 188 cal

Kilojoules 790 kJ

Protein 4 g

Total fat 6 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 30 g

Sugar 18 g

Dietary fibre 3 g

Sodium 40 mg

Calcium 30 mg

Iron 1.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.