A savoury oat bar - proving a hit of slow releasing energy which is a great option to have on standby for when you are in need of a boost. These can be dressed with sweet or savoury options and can also be used as a bread replacement.

Serves: 10 bars

Time: 1 hour

Level: Easy

Tools: 

• oven set to 180 degrees
• 2 mixing bowls (1 large, 1 medium)
• weighing scales
• wooden spoon
• loaf tray
• greaseproof paper

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp of ground flaxseed
• 6 tbsp of water
• 1 400g tub of coconut yoghurt or other yoghurt 
• 1 tbsp of molasses
• 300g oats (use a hand blender to blast them to create oat flakes)
• 2 tsp bicarbonate soda (remove this ingredient if you want a firmer bar, the bicarb creates more lift and rise and forms a more bread like consistency) 
• 2 handfuls of mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, chia)
• 0.5 tsp sea salt

Method:

1. Start by preheating the oven to 180 degrees. Grease and line the loaf tray with greaseproof paper.
2. Using the smaller mixing bowl, add in the flaxseed and water and allow to gel up for 5minutes.
3. Add in the yoghurt along with the molasses into the mix and combine well.
4. In the larger mixing bowl, add in the oats, bicarbonate soda, seeds and salt - combine well.
5. Slowly add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mixing well as you go until you have combined all of the mixture.
6. Transfer into the greased tray and place into the preheated oven to cook. Leave to bake for 45mins or until golden brown.
7. Allow to cool fully before slicing. Keep in the fridge and consume within 4-5 days. This recipe freezes well too.