No-bake oat and seed bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200 ml) rolled oats
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) chia seeds
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) flaxseeds
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) sesame seeds
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) chopped dark chocolate
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) peanut butter
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) coconut oil
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey

Method

1. Toast the oats, flaxseeds and sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly coloured. Tip them into a large bowl and add the chia seeds.
2. Warm the coconut oil, peanut butter and honey in a small pan over a low heat until melted. Take it off the heat, add the chopped chocolate and stir for 1-2 minutes until it melts.
3. Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated. Leave for 5 minutes so the chia seeds absorb some of the liquid.
4. Press the mixture firmly into a dish of about 15 x 20 cm lined with baking paper, using the back of a spoon or damp hands to level it.
5. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, until completely firm.
6. Lift it out using the paper and cut into 8 bars with a sharp knife.

Note: Coconut oil softens at room temperature, so keep the bars in a covered container in the fridge.