New Zealand Birdseed Bar

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 14

Delicious New Zealand Birdseed Bars that are healthy and filling

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

354

Sugar

19g

Fat

25g

New Zealand Birdseed Bars are a delicious and healthy snack option that is perfect for those on-the-go or those who need a quick and filling breakfast. These bars are packed with healthy ingredients like sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, chopped nuts and sultanas. They are lightly sweetened with honey and sugar and are perfect as an afternoon snack or a quick breakfast on busy mornings. These bars are easy to make and can be stored for up to a week in an airtight container.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 160°C.
2.	Line a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
3.	In a large mixing bowl, add the sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, chopped nuts and sultanas. Mix well.
4.	In a small saucepan, melt the butter, honey and sugar together. Stir continuously until it has become a thick syrup.
5.	Pour the syrup into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix well until it is fully coated.
6.	Pour the mixture onto the lined baking tray and press down firmly.
7.	Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
8.	Remove from the oven and allow to cool before cutting into individual bars.

PROS

These New Zealand Birdseed Bars are packed with healthy ingredients like sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, nuts and sultanas.

They are a great on-the-go snack or a quick breakfast for those busy mornings.

CONS

The high sugar content from the honey and sugar makes these bars not suitable for those trying to limit their sugar intake.

They are also high in fat due to the coconut and nuts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The ingredients in these bars offer numerous health benefits. Sesame seeds are high in vitamins and minerals like calcium which strengthens bones. Sunflower seeds are high in vitamin E which improves skin health.
Coconut is excellent for digestion and helping to fight infections and viruses. Nuts are high in protein, fiber, healthy fats and minerals.

	1 cup sesame seeds
	1 cup sunflower seeds
	1 cup coconut
	1 cup nuts , chopped
	1 cup sultana
	100 g butter
	1/4 cup honey
	1/2 cup sugar