My No Bake Almond Butter and Muesli slice is something I make when my teenage son has the munchies and wants a snack in a hurry! I toast organic oats and spelt flakes and mix these with nuts, seeds and coconut and then bind it together with delicious almond butter and some maple syrup. A quicker variation is just to replace the dry ingredients in this recipe with 4 cups of your favourite toasted muesli or granola. Shared among family and friends it doesn’t last long but it doesn’t take long to make either.
What’s good about it? – oats are a great source of soluble fibre that keep you feeling fuller for longer. The beta-glucan fibre in oats can also help lower cholesterol levels. Pepitas are very high in zinc and Pepitas and almonds are packed with protein and add an irresistible flavour. Almonds add a generous dose of the antioxidant vitamin E, pepitas are a very high source of zinc, while hemp seeds provide Omega 3 & 6 essential fatty acids.