Nourish Pregnancy Bar

Rich in iron, B vitamins, calcium and magnesium these bars are a delicious and healthy pregnancy snack. These are great any time during pregnancy and also during labour.

| Makes 12 |

Ingredients

250g coconut flour

125g rolled oats

50g ground almonds or almond meal

50g linseeds

50g sesame seeds

50g sunflower seeds

125g organic dried apricots, finely chopped

200g organic cranberries, currants or raisins

1 tsp mixed spice

3 pieces crystallised ginger, finely chopped (optional)

3 tbsp apple juice or filtered water

600ml almond or coconut milk

1 tbsp maca powder (optional)

25g flaked almonds

nut butter to serve

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C and line a loaf tin with baking paper.

Add all the ingredients, except for the flaked almonds, into a bowl and stir to combine.

Pour over the apple juice, milk and maca powder and mix together. Set aside for 45 minutes.

Pour the mixture into the tin and level with a spoon. Scatter over the almonds and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

Allow to cool slightly in the tin then transfer to a wire rack.

Slice and serve with nut butter.

The bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.