Almond, oat and apricot bars
Almond, oat and apricot bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- ¼ cup almond butter (soft, heat a little if hard)
- ¼ cup honey (runny, heat a little if necessary)
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup Australian dried apricots, chopped into small pieces
- ¼ cup sultanas
- ¼ cup mix of sunflower and pepita seeds
- 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate bits
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
- 1 cup roasted or natural almonds, roughly chopped
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or other spice mix
Method
- Line a 20cm square cake tin with baking paper.
- In a food processor, blend the dates until they form a ball.
- Add in the apricots and blend a little, then add the almond butter, honey, oats, seeds, chocolate, cinnamon and lastly the coconut without chopping it too much.
- Transfer to the baking tray and press in evenly.
- Freeze for 30 minutes or until sliceable.
- Cut into 16 bite-size squares or 12 rectangle bars.
- Store in the fridge in an air-tight container.
Tips
The crunch of fresh nuts and the sweetness of dried fruit make this nutritious, tasty bar a must-try snack. Plus, it is quick and easy, so perfect to make together as a family.Credit
Recipe courtesy of Australian Almonds (www.australianalmonds.com.au)| Nutrients per serve | |
| Energy | 1,132kJ |
| Protein | 6g |
| Fat | 15g |
| Saturated fat | 4g |
| Carbohydrate | 28g |
| Sugars | 25g |
| Dietary fibre | 5g |
| Sodium | 11mg |
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