Fruit bars

Serves: 10
Prep: 10
Cook: 5

A good play lunch consists of a snack full of fruit and wholegrain foods like these wholesome fruit bars.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted dates 
  • 1 cup water 
  • ½ cup sunflower kernels 
  • ½ cup sesame seeds 
  • ½ cup dried apples, chopped 
  • 1 tsp grated lemon rind 
  • 1 cup puffed wheat

Method

  1. Step 1

    Place dates and water in small saucepan, bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmer 5 minutes or until dates are soft.

  2. Step 2

    Mash date mixture, pour into mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients, mix to combine.

  3. Step 3

    Press into 8cm x 26cm bar pan. Refrigerate until firm.

Tips

  • Try using nuts instead of seed to add variety to this recipe.

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