These oat bars are a family favourite & crowd-pleaser. They are packed with juicy raspberries & the grated lemon gives them a fresh zingy lift.

By using sugar-free apple sauce you can reduce the amount of fat you need, plus the apple-sauce also offers natural sweetness & moisture. By using coconut oil, this recipe can be made into a vegan one.

My recipe includes ground flaxseed & chia seeds, to add to the nutritive value. They make a great grab & go breakfast a lovely tea-time treat.

Makes: about 16 bars

Preparation time: 15 mins
Baking time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

120g wholemeal plain flour

50g plain flour

175g rolled oats

3 tbsp ground flaxseed

2 tbsp milled chia seeds

70g unsalted butter, cut into small chunks or coconut oil, small spoonfuls

105g sugar-free apple sauce

1.5 tbsp rapeseed or melted coconut oil (optional; these will make the bars more moist, but if you wanted it the…