Chocolate, Dried Tart Cherry & Seed Picnic Bites
These fantastic seed bites from SpamellaB would make a fantastic addition to any picnic this summer. Failing that they are perfect as a healthy nutritious snack.
Serves: 12
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 0 but 2 hours chilling time
Ingredients:
50g Puffed brown rice
100g Rolled oats
25g Chopped dates
25g Active Edge CherryActive dried Montmorency cherries
3 tbsp Chia seeds
3 tbsp Cocoa powder
3 tbsp Cacao nibs
3 tbsp Pumpkin seeds
1 tsp Cinnamon
2 tbsp Coconut oil
3 tbsp Cashew or almond butter
4 tbsp Date syrup
Method:
- Mix together the puffed rice, oats, chia seeds, dates, dried cherries, seeds, cocoa powder, cacao nibs and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Gently melt the coconut oil, cashew/almond butter and date nectar then pour into the dry ingredients and mix well to combine.
- Tip this mixture into a lined 9x9inch tin lined with grease-proof paper and press down evenly.
- Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set.
- When ready to serve, lift out of the tin/tub onto a chopping board and cut into about 12 pieces. Enjoy!
(These bites can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week. When taking out on a picnic, place in a tupperware box and keep chilled).
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