Description
Energize your day with these Lord of the Rings Lembas Bread Bars, inspired by Tolkien’s tales. These bars blend wholesome oats, honey, and cinnamon for a delicious, energy-packed snack. They are versatile and can be adapted for vegan and gluten-free diets, offering a taste of Middle-earth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (or 1:1 gluten-free baking blend)
- 1 cup Rolled Oats
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Butter (or coconut oil for vegan)
- 1/2 cup Honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries (optional, or nuts)
- 1/2 cup Nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for your Lord of the Rings Lembas Bread Bars.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, melt butter and mix with honey and brown sugar until smooth.
- Gradually stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until a thick dough forms.
- Gently fold in optional dried cranberries or nuts.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape dough into small rectangular bars.
- Place bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Wrap cooled bars in banana leaves or parchment paper for an authentic presentation.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, wrap individually and freeze for up to 1 month.
- Thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes or warm slightly in the microwave.
- For a savory twist, add sea salt and rosemary.
- Add protein powder for a post-workout snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle-earth inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg