Swiss muesli bars were invented in 1900 as hospital food—patients ate them soaked in milk for breakfast.
Nut Free Muesli Bars
Ideal for tossing into lunchboxes or stashing in your freezer for a quick snack, these Nut-Free Muesli Bars are a delightful treat! Packed with wholesome oats, chewy dried fruits, and a drizzle of honey for that perfect touch of sweetness, they’re as tasty as they are nutritious. Whip up a batch and enjoy a delicious, energizing bite anytime you need a pick-me-up!
Prep
15
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 100g melted butter (7 tbsp)
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (I used white chocolate) (120 ml)
- 2 eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 cup desiccated coconut (240 ml)
- 1 cup rolled oats (240 ml)
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Bubbles (360 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
- 2
In a large bowl add all the ingredients except for the chocolate chips. Give it a good stir and then add the chocolate chips.
- 3
Press down in a lined tray so nice and firm.
- 4
Place in oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden.
- 5
Once taken out of the oven and cooled slightly, transfer to freezer for 45 minutes to help it set.
- 6
Remove and cut into bars. Keep in the fridge or freezer.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Press the muesli mixture with 15-20 pounds of pressure using a flat-bottomed measuring cup to achieve 85% compaction, preventing crumbly bars that fall apart.technique85% compaction
- ✓Line your tray with parchment paper extending 2 inches over edges to create handles, as the 45-minute freeze makes bars too firm to remove without lifting aids.equipment2 inches overhang
- ✓Add chocolate chips only after the mixture cools for 3-4 minutes to prevent melting, as temperatures above 86°F will cause chips to lose their shape.timing86°F threshold
- ✓Bake until internal temperature reaches 200-205°F rather than relying on color alone, as this ensures proper moisture evaporation for bars that hold together.technique200-205°F internal temp
- ✓Cut bars while still slightly frozen after 30-35 minutes in freezer using a sharp knife dipped in warm water, as fully frozen bars will crack along stress lines.timing30-35 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Swiss muesli bars were invented in 1900 as hospital food—patients ate them soaked in milk for breakfast.
Nut Free Muesli Bars
Ideal for tossing into lunchboxes or stashing in your freezer for a quick snack, these Nut-Free Muesli Bars are a delightful treat! Packed with wholesome oats, chewy dried fruits, and a drizzle of honey for that perfect touch of sweetness, they’re as tasty as they are nutritious. Whip up a batch and enjoy a delicious, energizing bite anytime you need a pick-me-up!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 100g melted butter (7 tbsp)
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (I used white chocolate) (120 ml)
- 2 eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 cup desiccated coconut (240 ml)
- 1 cup rolled oats (240 ml)
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Bubbles (360 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
- 2
In a large bowl add all the ingredients except for the chocolate chips. Give it a good stir and then add the chocolate chips.
- 3
Press down in a lined tray so nice and firm.
- 4
Place in oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden.
- 5
Once taken out of the oven and cooled slightly, transfer to freezer for 45 minutes to help it set.
- 6
Remove and cut into bars. Keep in the fridge or freezer.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Press the muesli mixture with 15-20 pounds of pressure using a flat-bottomed measuring cup to achieve 85% compaction, preventing crumbly bars that fall apart.technique85% compaction
- ✓Line your tray with parchment paper extending 2 inches over edges to create handles, as the 45-minute freeze makes bars too firm to remove without lifting aids.equipment2 inches overhang
- ✓Add chocolate chips only after the mixture cools for 3-4 minutes to prevent melting, as temperatures above 86°F will cause chips to lose their shape.timing86°F threshold
- ✓Bake until internal temperature reaches 200-205°F rather than relying on color alone, as this ensures proper moisture evaporation for bars that hold together.technique200-205°F internal temp
- ✓Cut bars while still slightly frozen after 30-35 minutes in freezer using a sharp knife dipped in warm water, as fully frozen bars will crack along stress lines.timing30-35 minutes