Speedy Seedy Granola Bars

This is the kind of bake that’s ideal for a lazy Sunday afternoon. These Granola Bars are really quick to make and will easily see you you through a week of snacking (you’ll thank yourself when it gets to elevenses).

What I like most about this recipe; is that you can mix up the flavours with any dried fruits, nuts or seeds that you have available. You can also switch honey for golden syrup or maple syrup - I actually used orange blossom honey for this batch, which added a citrus twist. In times of need, dark chocolate chips are another possible addition.

Having said that, I really recommend trying out this combination. The apricots are soft and sweet, and work well alongside the crunchy, seedy bites; with the honey holding it all together perfectly.

Life hack: crumble these on top of Greek yogurt with an extra drizzle of honey for the breakfast of champions!

What you need (makes 10 - 12 bars):

125g butter
125g light brown sugar
3tbsp honey
350g oats
100g dried apricots
100g raisins
75g mixed seeds

What you need to do:

1. Preheat your oven to 165°c and line a square tin with baking paper
2. Roughly chop the apricots, and then combine these with the raisins, seeds and oats in a mixing bowl
3. Place the butter, sugar and honey in a large(ish) saucepan and set over a medium heat - stir until melted
4. Spoon the oat mix into the saucepan and fold until fully combined Pour the mixture into your prepared baking tin, then press firmly into the tin and flatten with a spoon
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes the remove and leave to cool fully
6. Once cooled, remove from the tin, then cut up and serve!