These California raisin energy bars make the perfect sweet snack.
With the addition of condensed milk, these California Raisins energy bars are a sweet treat for those moments when you need high energy and you need it on the go.
Ingredients (makes 16)
1 x can of skimmed sweetened condensed milk
250g rolled or porridge oats
140g California Raisins
75g desiccated coconut
40g pumpkin seeds
40g sunflower seeds
40g sesame seeds
100g chopped mixed nuts, optional
Method
Heat the oven to 130˚C/gas mark ½, and oil a 34cm x 20cm x 3cm brownie baking tin.
Warm the condensed milk in a large saucepan
Mix together all the other ingredients in a large bowl. Add the warm condensed milk and mix together to distribute the ingredients and coat with the condensed milk.
Spread the mixture into the tin and press drown with a spatula or wooden spoon to even the surface.
Bake for an hour, then remove and leave to cool for 20 minutes, cut in half and eight across to make 16 bars. Leave to cool completely.
Recipe courtesy of California Raisins
