Cranberry & Pistachio Granola Bars

These are wonderful to bring on a bike ride - so simple to pack and transport.

Makes 8 bars

Ingredients:

170g oats

75g dried cranberries

50g pistachios, crushed

30g milled flaxseed

50g (orange) chocolate

1 orange, zest

1tsbp. vegetable oil

100g nut butter

70g honey

Methods:

1). Preheat the oven to 180C and grease a square baking tin.

2). Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and pour into the prepared tin. Spread evenly and press down to compact the ingredients.

3). Bake in the oven for approx 15mins or until the mixture has become golden brown. Cut into bars when still warm. Leave to cool and then consume.

Nutritional Composition (per serving):

Energy (kcal): 187

Fat (g): 9

Saturates (g): 2.5

Carbohydrates (g): 20

Sugars (g): 5.8

Protein (g): 8

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