One of the favourites for the school and work lunch boxes.
I know this muesli slice is not exactly a weight loss food, but the kids like it and at least I know exactly what is in it as opposed to a lot of the prepackaged bars in the shops.
And I get to bake something....which I love to do.
Well, it's kinda a mix and pour recipe rather than real baking.
But whatevs....
I purchased this Macro porridge from Woolworths for my own brekkie, but I had to try it out in this recipe. I normally use regular oats. I think this has a better flavour and texture.
The recipe is easy and can be adaptable to suit your tastes.
All you need to do is mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl:
2 cups of Muesli
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
I added spoonfuls of pepitas, dried cranberries, some sultanas AND
1/2 cup dark choc chips
next:
mix your dry ingredients with a can of sweetened condensed milk ....mix really well
"pour" into a non stick baking tin (or slice tin) I used a silicone slice tray from Chef's Toolbox.
I press the mixture down with a drinking glass.
Bake at 180C for about 15-20 mins. Just check for doneness. The slice should be golden brown. It will still be soft when you remove it from the oven. Let it cool for 10 mins, then slice into bars and place on a rack to cool completely and firm up.
My family usually tuck into some with a glass of milk, long before the slice cools down.
The rest gets stored in an airtight container, ready for the lunch boxes.
Speaking of lunch boxes, the pickles have been enjoying these Organic juices from Sunraysia that were sent to them to try. I even put some in the freezer....they loved that.
We all want to give our kids healthy options and these juices are up there on the list.
This is why: Sunraysia Organic is 100% organic fruit juice with Nothing Added, Nothing Taken Away. Made from certified organic fruit, Sunraysia Organic is all natural with no artificial colours and flavours, no chemical pesticides, no genetic modification and no added sugars or preservatives. There are four fresh, great tasting juices in the range - Apple, Orange, Apple & Blackcurrant and Tropical.
I love the fact that my kids can drink juices from fruit hasn't been sprayed with pesticides. I find that reassuring.
What's more, the durable pouch that the Sunraysia juices come in are 100% recyclable and, thanks to its unique design, will mean less waste going into Australian landfills.
Sunraysia Organic is certified by Ecocert, one of the world’s largest organic certification organisations, as well as Australian Certified Organic (ACO) Australia’s premier organic certifier.
Sunraysia Organic is available from supermarkets nationally with a RRP of $1.49 each
or 5 for $5.00 at selected stores.
Would you like to win a bunch of these fabulous juices?
This giveaway has now closed.
The prize :
Thanks to Sunraysia for giving this prize to one lucky reader.
40 samples of the juice (10 of each flavour) - just enough to cover two school lunches per day for one month
&
an eco shopper bag - to make Mum's life a little easier when she's doing the grocery shopping
Value = $70 each
How to enter:
Just let me know in the comments* what you put in your school or work lunch box on an average day.
I'll choose the most interesting "menu" as the winner. AUSSIE'S ONLY, sorry.
Open to enter until midnight Melbourne time on Wednesday, Feb 20th 2013.
I'll announce the winner on the blog shortly after the giveaway closes.
Good luck.
*A few people have contacted me saying they can't leave a comment (or it deletes itself after they put it up), so if you want to enter and are having a problem, I've decided that you can alternatively send me your entry via email at
threepickles@optusnet.com.au
Disclosure: This product was provided for editorial consideration. 3pickles has no affiliation with any companies mentioned and has receives no remuneration for posting reviews. All of my opinions are honest and are only influenced by the awesomeness of a product or service. No BS on this blog.
3pickles receive lots of products to review, but only the things that we (Marnie & the pickles) love end up here on the blog.
