Cranberry and coconut energy bars

These energy bars are so easy to make, and are great for a packed lunch or eating on the go.

Makes
:
18 bars
Preparation time
:
over 2 hours
Cooking time
:
less than 10 mins
Dietry
:
Vegetarian

    Ingredients
  • 200g butter, softened
  • 200g light muscovado sugar
  • 100g golden syrup
  • 50g sunflower seeds
  • 50g dried cranberries, chopped if large
  • 100g sultanas
  • 50g desiccated coconut
  • 100g crisped rice cereal
  • 150g rolled oats
    Method
  1. Line a 23x30cm traybake tin with cling film.
  2. Add the butter, sugar and golden syrup to a large saucepan and stir over a medium heat until melted.
  3. Pour into a large bowl, stir in all the remaining ingredients until well combined.
  4. Put the mixture into the prepared tin and spread with the back of a spoon into an even layer.
  5. Transfer to the fridge to chill, uncovered, for about 2 hours, or until firm.
  6. Remove from the traybake tin and cut into 18 even-sized bars.
  7. Keep in an airtight container until needed.