Own a slow-cooker? Simply prep these healthy quinoa bars and leave to cook! Add in your own favourite ingredients for a snack to much on throughout the day.

MAKES 10–12 // COOKING TIME 4 hours 10 min

INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp almond butter
2 tbsp honey
1 cup milk
½ cup raisins
⅓ cup uncooked quinoa
⅓ cup almonds, toasted and chopped
⅓ cup dried apples, chopped
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 large eggs
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch salt

METHOD
1. Grease the slow cooker and line the base with baking paper.
2. In a bowl, combine almond butter and honey. Microwave for 30 seconds to melt.
3. Whisk in remaining ingredients. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker. Cook on low heat until set, about 4 hours.
4. Remove the bowl from the slow cooker and allow to cool. Cut set mixture into bars.

Recipe & styling: Amerae Vercueil
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

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One of the biggest problems when it comes to eating healthy is making sure your snacks are super healthy. These breakfast bars can be enjoyed throughout the day or first thing in the morning to keep you going until your next meal!

MAKES 12 // COOKING TIME 20 mins

INGREDIENTS
1¼ cups rolled oats, toasted
1 cup white quinoa, rinsed
½ cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
½ cup coconut flakes
½ cup dried cranberries
3 bananas, peeled and roughly chopped
¼ cup peanut butter
3 tbsp sunflower seeds
3 tbsp honey

METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray.
2. Combine the oats, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes and cranberries.
3. Place the bananas, peanut butter, sunflower seeds and honey in a food processor. Blend on high for 3–5 minutes, until a smooth, batter-like consistency is formed.
4. Use a spatula to combine the oats and banana mixtures. Cover with cling film and leave at room temperature for 5 minutes.
5. Transfer to the baking tray and press into an even layer. Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown.
6. Allow to cool completely, then cut into about 12 bars or rounds.

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