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  • 175g Dried pineapple
    chopped 
  • ¼ Fresh pineapple
    diced
  • 100g Cashew nut butter
  • 50g Light olive oil
  • 175g Gluten-free porridge oats
  • 175g Wholemeal flour
    or gluten-free self-raising flour
  • 1tsp Gluten-free baking powder
  • 2tbsp Ground flaxseed
  • 2tbsp Sesame seeds
  • 100g Dessicated coconut

    Method

    • step 1

      Preheat the oven to 180ºC, gas mark 4.

    • step 2

      Place the dried pineapple pieces in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave for 15 minutes, then drain.

    • step 3

      Place half of the dried pineapple into a blender with the fresh pineapple, nut butter and oil and process to form a thick puree.

    • step 4

      Place the oats, flour and baking powder in a bowl. Stir in the seeds, coconut and remaining chopped pineapple. Pour in the puree and mix thoroughly.

    • step 5

      Spoon the mixture into a greased and lined baking tin approximately 25cm by 30cm. Bake in an oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Leave to cool in the tin then cut into slices.

    • Adding nut butter to the flour mix greatly increases the protein and minerals in this bar and will help satisfy even the hungriest of toddlers
    • Suitable for vegetarians, vegans, Seed-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free
    • Keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.
    • These bars will freeze for up to 1 month

    Christine Bailey is an award winning nutritionist and chef and author of numerous health and recipe books including The Top 100 Finger Foods. Find out more at: www.christinebailey.co.uk

    Authors

    Christine is an award-winning nutritionist, chef and author.

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