Recipe development manager Rachel Shanks, who leads the recipe development team at Thermomix Australia and New Zealand, says:
“Parents are increasingly looking for ways to reduce additives and incorporate fresh food into their baby’s diet. With spring produce like sweet potato, broccoli, and apples in season, it’s the perfect time to make baby food from scratch and the TM7 makes it easier than ever!”
“While these recipes are fantastic because you can make them in any kitchen and on any budget, parents are revering the TM7 as they can cook, chop, puree, dice, knead, and mix in just one appliance – saving prep and washing-up elbow grease and precious bench space.”
10 min. | 30 min | easy | 25 portions
INGREDIENTS
40 g sultanas
60 g dried apricots, cut into pieces
120 g quick oats
40 g desiccated coconut
40 g coconut oil
30 g plain flour
70 g peanut butter
1 tsp natural vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp baking powder
30 g sunflower seeds
30 g pepita seeds
100 g water (see Tips)
USEFUL ITEMS
Baking tray (22 x 32 cm), baking paper,
sharp knife
THERMOMIX PARTS
Measuring cup
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
Oven
Method
1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a baking tray (22 x 32 cm) with baking paper and set aside.
2. Place apricots and sultanas into mixing bowl, then Turbo/2 sec/2 times
3. Place all of the remaining ingredients into mixing bowl and combine 20 sec / speed 3.5.
4. Place dough onto prepared baking tray and press out evenly and firmly using your fingers (approx. 5 mm). Score into bars, then bake 15-18 minutes (160°C), until lightly browned. Remove from oven and set aside to cool before cutting into bars to serve (see Tips).
TIPS
You can replace water with apple juice in this recipe, if desired.
Granola bars will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or in a freezable container for up to 3 months.