Baking · serves 2

Cereal Bars

Condensed milk holds oats, peanuts, coconut and seeds together. No eggs, no flour.

75 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 400g condensed milk
  • 250g oats
  • 125g unsalted peanuts
  • 75g desiccated coconut
  • 100g raisins
  • 125g mixed seeds

Method

  1. Warm the condensed milk gently in a pan.
  2. Crush the oats coarsely and roughly chop the peanuts.
  3. Mix oats, peanuts, coconut, raisins and seeds in a big bowl.
  4. Pour the warm condensed milk over and fold gently until everything is coated.
  5. Into a lined tin, spread level and pressed down.
  6. 130°C for 50-60 minutes — low and slow, or the condensed milk burns.
  7. Fifteen minutes to cool, then cut while still slightly warm.

Questions people ask about Cereal Bars

How long does Cereal Bars take?

About 75 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

What can I use instead of condensed in Cereal Bars?

Use 120ml evaporated milk simmered with 100g sugar until thick.

Can I make Cereal Bars ahead of time?

Yes, and it is better for it. Cool it fully, refrigerate for up to three days, and reheat gently with a splash of water. The flavours settle overnight.

Is Cereal Bars vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Cereal Bars?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

What do you serve with Cereal Bars?

On its own, warm, with tea or coffee. Baking is chemistry, so scale it by weight rather than by eye: double every quantity, use a tin with roughly double the area, and expect to add ten minutes or so. Judge it by the skewer, not the clock.

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