Nutritive Information
Malt extract is prepared from malted barley, it is a carbohydrate in which the main sugar is maltose. In some types of malt there is an enzyme present which was believed to aid the digestion of starchy foods, but today malt is used mainly to add flavor to breakfast cereals and other foods.
- Carbohydrates 26g
- Protein 5 g
- Fat 12 g
- Kcal 225
Ingredients
- 100 ml (31/2 fl 0z) safflower oil
- 40 ml (11/2 fl oz) malt extract
- 75 ml (3fl 0z) clear honey
- 325 g (11oz) rolled oats
- 250 g (b oz) jumbo oats (large oat flakes)
- 50 g( 2oz) hazelnuts
- 25 g (1oz) desiccated coconut
- 50 g (2oz) sunflower seeds
- 25 g (10z) sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place the oil, malt and honey in a large saucepan and heat gently until the malt is runny. Mix in the remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly.
- Turn into a large roasting tin and bake in a preheated, oven at 190OC (375OF), gas mark 5, for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Leave it to cool, then separate into pieces with your fingers.
- Store in an airtight container. Serve with natural yogurt at breakfast time, or use as a topping for fresh fruit salad or stewed fruits.
