Caramelised apple and oat bars

Combine gorgeous caramelised apple with healthy oats, quinoa flakes and pepitas to create these healthy bars.

• 80ml (1/3 cup) maple syrup
• 60ml (1/4 cup) melted coconut oil
• 1 large (about 245g) pink lady apple, cored, finely chopped
• 115g (1 1/4 cups) rolled oats
• 15g (3/4 cup) puffed brown rice
• 55g (1/2 cup) quinoa flakes
• 45g (1/3 cup) whole pecans
• 45g (1/4 cup) pepitas
• 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 eggs, lightly whisked

Energy 820kJ	Fat saturated 5.00g
Fat Total 11.00g	Carbohydrate sugars g
Carbohydrate Total 18.00g	Dietary Fibre 3.00g
Protein 4.00g	Cholesterol mg
Sodium mg

All nutrition values are per serve.

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 180ºC/160ºC fan forced. Grease the base and sides of a 16 x 26cm (base measurement) slice pan and line with baking paper.

2. Step 2

   Place 1 tablespoon of the maple syrup and 2 teaspoons of the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until reduced slightly. Add the apple. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes or until caramelised. Transfer to a bowl. Set aside to cool.

3. Step 3

   Combine the oats, puffed rice, quinoa flakes, pecans, pepitas, flaxseeds, cinnamon and ginger in a bowl. Stir through the apple mixture. Make a well in the centre. Add the egg, remaining oil and remaining maple syrup. Stir well to combine. Spoon into prepared pan. Bake for 28-30 minutes or until golden and firm. Cool in pan completely. Cut into 12 bars.