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Re: Heinz Cereal Bars
« Reply #15 on: March 29, 2011, 06:54:32 am »
Nay-Nay you are brilliant. Wow I am so glad I asked the question about these. My sister will be over the moon especially knowing how bad the Heinz ones are.
Thank You so so much for your time. I'm going to give these ago myself as well for my kiddies.
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Re: Heinz Cereal Bars
« Reply #16 on: March 29, 2011, 07:02:13 am »
Do you think other dried fruit like apricots etc could be used instead of the Dates for different flavours?
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Re: Heinz Cereal Bars
« Reply #17 on: March 29, 2011, 07:11:15 am »
Nay-nay, congratulations on a wonderful job.  They look great and I imagine they would taste great too.  I love it when someone asks for a recipe and hey presto, there it is, tried, tested and published.  Hats off to you  :-* :-*

Could you use thick, stewed apple as a filling too?
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Re: Heinz Cereal Bars
« Reply #18 on: March 29, 2011, 07:11:36 am »
Dede I think you could use any fruit!

Nay-nay you are a star!!!   :-* :-* :-* :-*

My kids have never had anything like these but DS No4 did point out something similar that other kids have in their lunch boxes the other week - now I can match them  :D :D
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Re: Heinz Cereal Bars
« Reply #19 on: March 29, 2011, 07:12:37 am »
JD I had the thought that you could use any stewed fruit as a filling as long as it was fairly thick so probably cook with minimal water etc  ;D ;D
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Re: Heinz Cereal Bars
« Reply #20 on: March 29, 2011, 07:44:25 am »
Very impressive Nay-nay :)

I'm sure that the home made ones are better than the packaged variety but it's still not really an ideal snack for little ones. Whatever happened to the good ol' fruit and vegie sticks?
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Re: Heinz Cereal Bars
« Reply #21 on: March 29, 2011, 08:07:27 am »
Brilliant?? A Star??  :-[ Don't know about that but the verdict from the kids: "Delish!!"  ;D I have never bought anything like this for their lunches either but miss 9 informs me they have had them over at Grandma's place sometimes.  :-)) One thing I really like about the mixture used is there is not loads of sugar and you could make up different fillings leaving out syrup all together if you like. Dates really didn't need it. They would make double this amount if made smaller - at least 15 anyway. Yes you could use any type of of fruit puree, cooking and thickening it with the flour - love to hear what you come up with??
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Re: Heinz Cereal Bars
« Reply #22 on: March 29, 2011, 08:43:46 am »
Fantastic results Nay-nay,I agree with the others, you are brilliant and a star. ;D ;D
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« Reply #23 on: March 29, 2011, 08:46:51 am »
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Re: Heinz Cereal Bars
« Reply #24 on: March 29, 2011, 09:25:10 am »
Nay-Nay these look so like the old 'pillows' I am going to make myself some. A big THANK YOU. :-*
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Re: Heinz Cereal Bars
« Reply #25 on: March 29, 2011, 10:25:28 am »
Fantastic Nay! I am always on the lookout for recipes that replicate popular snacks with healthier ingredients. My eldest son dreams of having a lunch box filled with "packets" like some of his friends.  One of these in a fancy container will be a lovely suprise for him. I am going to make them tomorrow. :)
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« Reply #26 on: March 29, 2011, 11:32:41 am »
Quote from: Chelsea (Thermie Groupie) on March 29, 2011, 10:25:28 am
Fantastic Nay! I am always on the lookout for recipes that replicate popular snacks with healthier ingredients. My eldest son dreams of having a lunch box filled with "packets" like some of his friends.  One of these in a fancy container will be a lovely suprise for him. I am going to make them tomorrow. :)

And they are school friendly with no nuts!! Great work Nay!!
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Re: Heinz Cereal Bars
« Reply #27 on: March 29, 2011, 11:11:31 pm »
Now I will nervously wait to hear if they turned out for you all. :-))
Dede - I am now thinking the texture may be too crumby for a 1 yr old - it depends how old your sister's baby is. Anyway let me know what you think.  ;)
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Re: Heinz Cereal Bars
« Reply #28 on: March 30, 2011, 12:12:58 am »
Thats ok, he is 1 and pretty good with his food. Will give it a go anyway. Might be able to tweak the recipe a bit to suit. Thanks Nay-Nay.
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Re: Heinz Cereal Bars
« Reply #29 on: March 31, 2011, 11:12:11 am »
Ok the verdict is officially in.  Nay you are brilliant!!!  :-* :-* :-*

I made two batches of these yesterday - date & lime and apple, cinnamon & sultanas.  They are more "biscuity" than the commercial variety but still very good.  I only baked mine for 25 minutes and might reduce it by a little bit more next time.  In the date batch I used 300g of dates and about the same amount of liquid as specified in the recipe.  In the apple bars I used 5 peeled and chopped apples, some rapadura, a little water, cinnamon and sultanas.  I stewed them for 5 minutes, 100 degrees, speed 2. Each batch made about 15 bars and I have frozen most of them.  I defrosted one this afternoon (so I could report back) and it was perfect.  ;D

P.S - Our eldest son was so excited when he saw the bars.  He said his friends have the same bars for morning tea at school.  ;) ;D
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