Trail bar bites
Chewy bite-sized balls full of flavour, with a date base and mixed with walnuts, cashews and almonds. A little extra sweetness added with dried pineapple and a sprinkling of coconut. Yum!
Serves: 14
Time to make: 15 mins , Plus 2 to 3 hours freezing time
Ingredients
- 1 cup medjool dates
- ¼ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup cashews
- ¹/³ cup almonds
- 1 tablespoon dried pineapple pieces
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut thread
Instructions
1 In a blender, blitz all the ingredients together, except the coconut. Add a little water to loosen the mix if it’s to dry to form a ball.
2 Using wet hands form into small balls. Flatten slightly and then toss in coconut. Place in the freezer.
3 Remove from freezer at least an hour before eating. If you’re using these as travel snacks, pack in a sealed container or tin. Keep in a chilly bag.
HFG tip
You can double this mix and make up a larger volume and store in the freezer.
These will keep in the freezer for up to a month.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
Kilojoules 390kJ
Calories 94cal
Protein 2g
Total fat 6g
–Saturated fat 1g
Carbohydrates 10g
–Sugars 8g
Dietary fibre 2g
Sodium 10mg
Calcium 20mg
Iron 0.5mg
Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.
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