Breakfast Health Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Place the rice flakes in a bowl and pour over the apple juice.
3. 3
   Leave to soak for at least 1 hour, by which time all the apple juice should be absorbed by the rice flakes.
4. 4
   Cream the butter, and add the sugar.
5. 5
   Beat until pale, light, and fluffy.
6. 6
   In another bowl, whisk the eggs and gradually add to the creamed mixture.
7. 7
   Beat together until combined.
8. 8
   Fold in the apple-soaked rice flakes, nibbed almonds, sunflower seeds, and the chopped figs and dates.
9. 9
   Pour into the lined pan, smooth the surface with a palette knife and bake in the oven for 25 minutes until pale golden.
10. 10
    Allow to cool in the pan and cut into
11. 11
    Store in an airtight container and use within a week.