Southern Upland Way Inspired Lion’s Mane Energy Bar

Saunter along Scotland’s magnificent coast-to-coast footpath, the Southern Upland Way, and create a delicious lion’s mane mushroom energy bar in its honour.

Relax and bask in the majesty of Scotland’s Southern Upland Way with Deer Manor Gourmet Mushrooms. In this episode of a Serving of Scotland, join us as we saunter along Scotland’s original – and most magnificent – long distance, coast-to-coast footpath: the Southern Upland Way. In true Deer Manor style, we then create a lion’s mane mushroom energy bar in the footpath’s honour and celebrate its wildlife, scenery and walkers. 

Method to Powder Lion’s Mane

1. Slice lion’s mane into 1cm thick slices
2. Spread out on single layer of a dehydrator and dehydrate for 6-8 hours or put in oven for 2-4 hours at the lowest temperature or leave in the sun to dry
3. Once mushrooms crack cleanly under pressure, snap dried slices into small pieces
4. Blitz in blender for 5 seconds

Lion’s Mane Mushroom Energy Bar Ingredients

• 150g rolled Scottish oats
• 150g Almond or peanut butter
• 30ml coconut oil
• 170g honey
• 150g almonds
• 200g powdered Deer Manor lion’s mane mushrooms

Lion’s Mane Energy Bar Method

1. Melt honey and peanut butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.
2. Mix in oats and lion’s mane powder
3. Remove from mixture from heat and spread on baking tray
4. Leave in fridge overnight to cool
5. Cut into 5-6 good energy bar slices