55 g butter<br />
3 tbsp golden syrup or clear honey<br />
100 g quick cook oats<br />
80 g packed soft brown sugar<br />
30 g cheerios<br />
40 g raisins<br />
40 g salted peanuts or pumpkin seeds<br />
55 g milk chocolate chips or dried cranberries<br />
35 g sunflower seeds<br />
1/4 tsp salt<ol>
<li>Pre-heat oven to 170°C/325°F/Gas 3. Line a 20 cm x 20 cm (8 in x 8 in) tin with baking parchment and grease lightly.</li>
<li>Put the butter and golden syrup in a small pan over a low heat until the butter has melted. Set aside to cool.</li>
<li>Put the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and stir together. Add the cooled butter mixture and mix well to combine. Transfer the mixture to the prepared tin and press down firmly.</li>
<li>Bake for 30–35 minutes until the centre is just firm to the touch.</li>
<li>Remove from the oven, cool for 15 minutes then mark into 8 bars, using a sharp knife. Allow to cool completely before lifting from the pan. Store in an airtight container.</li>
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Trail Mix Bars
Trail mix is a snack that gets its name from those who hike, backpack or mountaineer. It’s a common treat for those in need of an energy boost.
