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Nut-free muesli slice

A snack for the lunchbox that will keep
everyone smiling.

Ingredients
1 cup oats
2 cups puffed kamut, chopped
½ cup currants
½ cup coconut, shredded
12 dried apricots, chopped
5 dried figs, chopped
2 tbsp honey
100g canola margarine (or butter)
3 tbsp brown sugar
½ cup chocolate bits (optional for topping)

To make
In a pot on a medium heat, add the honey, margarine or butter and sugar, stir lightly to mix. Then allow to
cook without stirring for 4 - 5 minutes, to an almost caramelised stage. Remove from heat and allow to
cool. In a large bowl add the dry ingredients, then pour in the liquid ingredients and stir until combined.
Place in a well greased rectangular sided tray (around 20 – 30cm), pressing the mix down hard, use a
rolling pin as this will compact it evenly.
Place in the fridge for 3 hours or overnight before cutting and serving.

Chocolate topping
To melt chocolate the best way is to use a double boiler, by placing chocolate in a metal bowl that is
sitting in a pot of simmering water. You can also melt chocolate in the microwave but only cook for 10-
15 second intervals. Take it out to stir each time to ensure the chocolate does not burn. Once melted,
place chocolate in a piping bag and decorate the top of the muesli slice or just drizzle on, return to the
refrigerator to set. You can also reduce the amount of chocolate topping you use or skip it all together, if
you prefer.

Tip:
• Other ingredients that pair well with muesli slice are wheat germ, sultanas, prunes, pistachio,
macadamia, almond nuts, seeds, sweet cherries. Experiment as you go.

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Small hand helpers

Get your kids to measure out ingredients, grease the tray, cut dried fruit with a kiddie knife, mix the dry
and wet ingredients together.
 
Treat time
Many schools now encourage parents to time treats away from school and send much of the food ‘nude’
or unpackaged. On top of this are nut-free zones to help cater for the growing number of kids with
allergies. So finding a lunch box snack can be tricky. Aim to keep chips, chocolate bars, lollies, and
commercial cakes out of the lunchbox. These treat or ‘sometimes’ foods can be offered after school, on
weekends or at parties, depending on your family food approach. When treats are offered everyday in the
lunchbox, they can displace more nutritious foods from a healthy diet and set up competition with
classmates. Instead whip up a batch of our nut-free muesli slices on the weekend, and enjoy during the
week.

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