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Make Your Own Muesli Bars

Homemade muesli bars with nuts, oats, and seeds arranged on ceramic plates. Some bars are wrapped in paper with green ribbons.

The sun is shining, the landscape is rolling by, and suddenly — hunger strikes. Instead of grabbing a store-bought bar, why not treat yourself to a homemade muesli bar? The best part: you know exactly what’s inside — no artificial flavors, no preservatives, just pure, wholesome goodness. In this post, we’ll show you how to easily whip up homemade muesli or granola bars for your next cycling adventure, plus share three favorite recipes from our marketing team.

Homemade muesli bars with nuts, oats, and seeds arranged on ceramic plates. Some bars are wrapped in paper with green ribbons.

Why Make Your Own Muesli Bars?

If you’ve ever tried a typical store-bought bar, you know the difference — homemade simply tastes better. Making your own bars doesn’t just save money; it’s also kinder to the environment, since there’s no packaging involved. So why do we love our DIY bars even more?

  • They’re the perfect on-the-go snack for any cycling adventure
  • Packed with carbs, they give you a quick energy boost
  • The wholesome ingredients keep you feeling full longer
  • Fresh, natural ingredients make every bite delicious
  • And they’re as versatile as our Eurobike cycling tours
Group of cyclists in front of lake panorama on Lake Garda

The Best Ingredients for Your Muesli Bar

Basically, anything that tastes good can be added to a granola bar. But a few select ingredients make it something truly special. These ingredients transform every granola bar into a real energy booster and the perfect companion for cycling. 

Oats

Dried fruit

Nuts or seeds

Nut butter or honey

Spices

3 Muesli Bar Recipes

This is how our team snacks on tour!

Whether for a quick energy boost while on the ride or as a healthy snack in between, these three muesli bar recipes are our marketing team favorites. Easy to make, super tasty, and perfect for your bike bag!

Anja´s Favorite Muesli Bars

Ingredients:

  • 200 g rolled oats
  • 100 g honey
  • 30 g chocolate
  • 30 g oil

 

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together.
  2. Grease a baking dish or muesli bar pan and press the mixture firmly into the dish so it doesn’t crumble.
  3. Bake in the oven at 170°C (340°F) for about 15–20 minutes. Let cool, then remove from the pan—or if baked in a baking dish, cut into bars once cooled.
Female hiker with backpack standing on rocky shore beside turquoise Soča River. Suspension bridge and forested mountains visible in background.

Anja´s Tip:

“Decorated with chocolate, they become a real treat.”

Anja Haidinger

Anja Haidinger

Jule’s Vegan Almond-Peanut Bars

Ingredients:

For the base:

  • 1½ cups almond flour
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • Vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

 

For the peanut layer:

  • 2/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • Vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

 

For the chocolate layer:

  • 1 bar of (vegan) chocolate of your choice (we recommend dark chocolate)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F, fan) and line a medium baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the almond base: Mix all the base ingredients in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the baking dish to form a base about 0.5 cm (¼ inch) thick. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool in the fridge.
  3. Make the peanut layer: Meanwhile, place all the peanut layer ingredients in a small saucepan and heat briefly until well combined. Spread the mixture evenly over the chilled base and let it cool for about 30 minutes.
  4. Add the chocolate layer: Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil and pour it evenly over the peanut layer.
  5. Chill in the fridge for about an hour, then cut into bars and store in the fridge.

 

Two cyclists with yellow panniers riding along the Danube River between Linz and Krems, with forested mountains and a riverside village visible.

Jule´s Tip:

“The bars will keep for about 7 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container! Freezing them also works great, preferably wrapped in packing paper.”

Julia Preinerstorfer

Julia Preinerstorfer

Lilly’s Sweet Date Muesli Bars

Ingredients:

  • 9 soft Medjool dates
  • 30 g almond butter
  • ½ bar dark chocolate
  • Roasted hazelnuts or peanuts (optional, to taste)

 

Instructions:

  1. Blend the dates in a food processor until they form a smooth paste.
  2. Meanwhile, gently melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
  3. Spread the date paste onto a sheet of parchment paper to form a 1 cm (½ inch) thick layer—or place a second sheet of parchment on top and smooth it out.
  4. Extra tip: Keep a bowl of warm water nearby for your hands to prevent the paste from sticking.
  5. Spread the almond butter evenly over the date layer, then pour the melted chocolate on top and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  6. Let the bars cool for about 30 minutes before cutting and enjoying.
Woman with bicycle on paved path through green meadows with mountains in background. Inset portrait shows smiling woman in gray polo shirt.

Lillys Tip:

"Dark chocolate has lots of antioxidants—so it keeps you young and happy and is good for your heart and brain!"

Elisabeth Buchegger

Elisabeth Buchegger

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