Name: Chia, coconut and apricot snow bars
Cook time: 135 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup raw almonds, preferably activated and dried; 2 cup dried apricots or mango, finely chopped and soaked in water for 2 hours; juice of 1 orange; 5 tablespoon melted coconut oil; 1 pinch sea salt; 1/4 cup chia seeds; 1/3 cup ground golden flax seeds (linseeds); 1 1/4 cup dried coconut; 1/4 cup dates (such as medjool or another moist date), finely chopped; 3 tablespoon cacao nibs, optional

Chia, coconut and apricot snow bars

Want a hunger-busting snack that’s healthy, will travel, and tastes delicious to kids and adults alike? These chia, coconut and apricot bars are loved by all and are a great on-the-go energy boost.

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Serves 12

Cook

2H 15M

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup raw almonds, preferably activated and dried

2 cup dried apricots or mango, finely chopped and soaked in water for 2 hours

juice of 1 orange

5 tablespoon melted coconut oil

1 pinch sea salt

1/4 cup chia seeds

1/3 cup ground golden flax seeds (linseeds)

1 1/4 cup dried coconut

1/4 cup dates (such as medjool or another moist date), finely chopped

3 tablespoon cacao nibs, optional

Method

1.Blend the almonds in a food processor until close to fine flour (some textured pieces are good too; they add a nice crunch). Set aside.

2.Drain the apricots and place half in a blender with orange juice, coconut oil and sea salt. Blend until smooth.

3.Place the almond flour, chia seeds, ground golden flax, the remaining chopped apricots, 1 cup of the dried coconut and all the chopped dates in a large bowl. Pour in the blended apricot mixture and fold together until well combined.

4.Fold in the cacao nibs, if using (they add a natural chocolate-chip crunch). The mixture should hold together well when squeezed by hand – if it is crumbly, add more dates or other dried fruit.

5.Line a rectangular baking tin with baking paper, sprinkle with half the remaining coconut. Press the mixture into the tin. Sprinkle the remaining coconut on top and press firmly.

6.Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cutting up into bars – alternatively you could shape them into logs and roll them in coconut before chilling them. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

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