Apricots and coconut go together like peas and carrots – they just work! This simple, delicious apricot and coconut slice is a perfect snack to add to any healthy eating plan. Take it to work, pack it in a picnic or simple enjoy with the kids as an after school snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup pepita seeds (pumpkin seeds)
- 1/2 cup coconut (desiccated or shredded)
- 3/4 cup dried apricots
- 1 cup sultanas
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon water
Additional
- 4 tablespoons on desiccated coconut to coat
Method
- Line tray with baking paper and set aside. (I used a 20cm x 20cm baking tray)
- Blitz almonds, pepitas and coconut to your desired consistency and set aside. (Be sure to leave your 4 additional tablespoons of coconut aside for coating)
- Blitz apricots and sultanas until they break down and form a sticky ball.
- Add both mixtures together then add coconut oil and water and blitz until combined.
- Press into baking tray/tin and pop in fridge or freezer to set.
- Once set, cut into 24 pieces and toss in coconut.
Can be stored in fridge or freezer.
Makes 24 pieces
77 calories without coconut coating or 79 calories with coconut coating.
