These yummy blueberry, lime and coconut crunch bars by Celebrity Chef, author and Just Cooking host, Justine Drake is the perfect treat to add to your lunchbox. Picture: Donna Lewis.
Blueberry, lime and coconut crunch bars
2 cups (500ml) rolled oats
1 cup (150g) raw almonds, chopped
¼ cup (35g) pumpkin seeds
3 Tbsp (45ml) honey
¼ cup (40g) blueberries
2 bananas, mashed
Pinch salt
1 lime, zest and juice
Topping:
1 cup (160g) blueberries
½ cup (125ml) rolled oats
½ cup (25g) coconut flakes
¼ cup (35g) pumpkin seeds
¼ cup (38g) raw almonds, chopped
Zest and juice of 2 limes
2 Tbsp (30ml) honey
MAKES 10-12 BARS
Place all the ingredients for the base in a food processor and blend until well combined.
Spoon mixture into a baking paper lined 30cm x 20cm tin.
Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Combine topping ingredients, scatter on top of base and lightly press down with the back of a spoon
Bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden.
Cover and allow to cool, then refrigerate until cold before slicing.
Store in an airtight container.