Nutella Almond Butter Oaty Bar

Oaty bars are great for breakfast on the run, lunchboxes or just with a cup of tea. These bars are healthy and so much better than those branded ones.

Ingredients Yields - 15 Mini Bars

• Oats flour - 1 cup
• Oats - 1 cup
• Almond butter - 1/4 cup
• Nutella - 1/4 cup
• Coarsely chopped peanuts - 2 tbsp
• Honey / brown sugar - 1/4 cup
• Cinnamon powder / cardamom powder - 1 tsp
• Flax powder - 1 tbsp (mixed in 2 tbsp of water)
• Water - 1/4 cup
• Baking powder - 1 tsp

Method

• Mix oats flour,  oats, cinnamon powder, peanuts and baking powder in a big bowl
• Beat almond butter, honey and powdered flax mixed in water + 1/4 cup water
• Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix well
• Grease the pan and spread the mixture
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees or until a tooth pick inserted in the centre comes out clean
• Cool it before cutting into squares and spread nutella on top 
• store it in a air tight container

Nutritional Information

• Flax seeds contain high levels of dietary fibre, micro nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids
• Flax also lowers cholesterol levels
• Almond butter is rich in monounsaturated fats, which reduce cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of heart problems
• Almond butter controls blood sugar levels in your body by reducing the sudden increase in blood sugar and insulin which usually happens after you eat a carbohydrate-packed meal.
• Oats is packed with complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, thus, making you feel fuller for longer
• Oats is an excellent source of low glycemic carbohydrates and helps maintain stable blood glucose levels.
• Each mini bars = 160 calories approximately