Manuka honey energy bars

• 236ml Egmont Mānuka honey 
• 360g oats
• 120g sunflower seeds
• 120g pumpkin seeds
• 120g dried cranberries
• 125 sliced dried apricots
• 100g butter
• 120g desiccated coconut
• 1 drop vanilla essence

For the topping:

• 125g dark chocolate chips
• 120g nut butter
• 1 tsp coconut oil

1. Line your baking tin with greaseproof paper.
2. Place all dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix well to combine.
3. Place the butter, honey and vanilla extract in a pan. Cook it until butter and honey melt, and the mixture bubbles on the edges and is slightly foamy in the middle.
4. Next, add this liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and mix very well until combined.
5. Put the energy bar mixture onto the lined baking tin. It will be thick and sticky. You can use a spatula or a spoon to spread evenly and press it lightly.
6. From there, heat a pan with a little water and place a bowl over it to melt the chocolate in. Add the coconut oil and mix well until silky smooth.
7. Warm your peanut butter until it is slightly runny.
8. Pour the chocolate mixture over the energy bar mixture.
9. Glaze the chocolate with peanut butter.
10. Once finished, leave to cool for 10 minutes, then place in the fridge to set.
11. Once set, remove from fridge and cut into individual slices. These will last in the fridge for a few days or you can freeze them and grab when needed.