HONEY AND BLUEBERRY BARS

Honey gives cakes and baked goods a rich flavor and chewy texture. These portable snacks are ideal for packing ahead of a long journey.

PER BAR: 182 CAL | 9.3G FAT | 1.6G SAT FAT | 22.9G CARBS | 9.2G SUGARS | 0.1G SALT | 1.5G FIBER | 3G PROTEIN

MAKES: 12 BARS PREP: 15 MINS COOK: 30 MINS, PLUS COOLING

sunflower oil, to grease

⅔ cup all-purpose flour sifted with

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ cup quinoa flakes

3⅔ cups puffed rice

½ cup slivered almonds

1½ cups blueberries

1 stick butter

⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon honey

1 egg, beaten

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush a shallow 11 x 7-inch baking pan with oil and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2 Mix together the flour and baking powder mixture, quinoa flakes, puffed rice, almonds, and blueberries in a bowl.

3 Heat the butter and honey in a saucepan over low heat until melted, then pour over the dry ingredients. Add the egg, and stir well.

4 Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and level with a spatula. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and firm. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then cut into 12 bars and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

HEAVENLY HONEY

Honey is a natural sweetener that has long been praised for its antibacterial properties.