Our Healthy Thermomix Muesli Bars packed full of oats, seeds and dried fruit. Naturally sweetened with honey, these nut-free muesli bars are a delicious and healthy alternative to store-bought versions.
Freezer-friendly and with just 10 minutes prep time, these muesli bars are sure to become a family favourite in no time.
Muesli bars are a lunch box staple in our house - whether it's these healthy muesli bars or a batch of our fruit and nut muesli bars, you can be guaranteed a healthy energy boosting snack.
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
These quick and easy healthy Thermomix muesli bars are simply delicious!
- Nut-Free - packed full of dried fruit, seeds and oats, these bars are completely nut-free making them a great lunch box recipe.
- Energy Boosting Snack - naturally sweetened with fruit and full of nutritious ingredients, these healthy muesli bars will give you the energy boost you need.
- 10 Minutes Prep Time - have these in the oven in less than 10 minutes!
- Freezer-Friendly - pop any leftover muesli bars in the freezer for easy 'grab and go' snacks.
What You Need
Just a handful of basic ingredients are needed to make our healthy Thermomix muesli bars:
- Butter - you can use either salted or unsalted butter in this recipe
- Honey - a natural sweetener that helps bind the mixture together
- Vanilla Extract - or vanilla essence
- Dried Pitted Dates - these give the muesli bars a sweet flavour while also helping to bind the mixture
- Dried Apricots - the yummy bursts of sweet apricots are simply delicious
- Rolled Oats - use either old fashioned rolled oats or quick oats in this recipe
- Poppy Seeds - available from the spices aisle in the supermarket
- Chia Seeds - these are available from the health food aisle of the supermarket
- Salt - a pinch of salt perfectly balances the sweetness of the muesli bars
Step By Step Instructions
It couldn't be easier to make our yummy muesli bars!
Step 1 - Melt
Place the butter, honey and vanilla extract into the Thermomix bowl and melt together.
Step 2 - Chop
Add the dried fruit (dates and apricots) to the bowl and mix until chopped.
Step 3 - Mix
Add the remaining ingredients and mix until combined.
Step 4 - Bake
Pour into a greased and lined baking dish and bake until golden.
Expert Tips & FAQ
Yes you absolutely can use rice malt syrup instead of honey.
Yes you can! Simply proceed as per the recipe.
Yes you can - chopped almonds, cashews or macadamias are delicious.
Chill in the fridge for a minimum of 2-3 hours (preferably overnight). Use a small, sharp serrated knife to cut it once chilled.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
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Healthy Thermomix Muesli Bars
Equipment
- Thermomix
Ingredients
- 100 g butter
- 120 g honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 80 g dried pitted dates
- 40 g dried apricots
- 200 g rolled oats
- 20 g poppy seeds
- 20 g chia seeds
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 140 degrees celsius.
- Grease and line a 20X20cm square baking tin.
- Place the butter, honey and vanilla extract into the Thermomix bowl. Heat for 6 minutes, Varoma, Speed 2.
- Add the pitted dates and dried apricots and chop for 5 seconds, Speed 5. Mix for a further 5 seconds if any large chunks remain.
- Add the rolled oats, poppy seeds, chia seeds and sea salt. Mix for 5 seconds, Speed 3. Scrape and repeat until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared tray and press down firmly with a spoon.
- Cook for 25 minutes or until golden.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before placing into the fridge for 2-3 hours.
Elizabeth scott says
I make this healthy bar weekly for my husband he loves it. I do add almonds in it as well.
Nat says
What could I use instead of dates please? I am allergic to them but would love to try this recipe! Could I sub with more dried fruit?
Lucy says
Hi Nat, yes you could try increasing the amount of dried apricots or use prunes or a similar dried fruit.
Emily says
Sorry is it butter or peanut butter? The recipe says butter but another comment says peanut butter...making it tomorrow so just want to check
Des says
I would love to know the answer to this.. the recipe says butter but a comment says peanut butter.. what do I use
Lucy says
Hi there, it's butter 🙂
Jess says
I’ve made these a few times now. I always do them dairy free. I sub same quantity butter for Nuttlex. If I want them vegan I sub same quantity honey for rice malt syrup! My kids & I absolutely love these muesli bars. Hubby even said that they taste just like big brand muesli bars!
Marcia says
I was thinking about substituting peanut butter for the butter. ...Any thoughts on whether this would work?
Lucy says
Hi Marcia, the peanut butter helps to 'stick' the muesli bars together so I wouldn't recommend changing it to just butter.
BeeManDan says
Is honey better for you than sugar?
Lucy Mathieson says
I'm sorry we aren't qualified to give out nutritional information. 🙂
Sarah says
Made them yesterday. Delicious, although I used half rice malt syrup. How would you store these?
Lucy Mathieson says
Hi Sarah, you can store them in the fridge in an airtight container or in the freezer. xx
Phil says
Would these work by omitting the dried apricots? Or what would be good substitutes for the apricots?
Cheers
Lucy Mathieson says
Any dried fruit (sultanas, raisins, cranberries etc) 🙂
Lauren Harriss says
What could I substitute the Oats with to make them gluten free, please?
Lucy Mathieson says
Hi Lauren, you could use gluten-free oats 🙂
Tash says
I made these last night with 60g white chocolate chips and 60g cacao nibs instead of dates and apricots (will slowly substitute these as my kids get used to them) and they are absolutely amazing! The best I muesli bars I have made yet. Thank you 🙂
Lucy Mathieson says
Fantastic!!! Thank you so much!!! XX
Sue says
Hi, this recipe looks great. Just wondering if 100% maple syrup can be substituted for honey. Perhaps not as sweet as honey?
Lucy Mathieson says
Hi Sue, yes you can substitute maple syrup (or rice malt syrup).
Clare says
My 2 year old loves these, thank you for a great recipe
Alex Bedford says
Hi, I thought these were good but far too sweet, so next time I would use 2/3 of the honey and see how that works.. Also Point 7 did not work for me; 2 x 5 seconds @ speed 3 was not enough to mix the ingredients. I had to increase the time and the speed.
Rebecca Randall says
Hello,
Would love to try these. Do they freeze well?
Thank you
Lucy says
Yes absolutely!!
Jayne says
Hi, Can these be frozen?
Genevieve Magennis says
Hi there
Is it 140c conventional oven or fan forced. Thank you
Lucy says
Fan-forced 🙂