Soft & Chewy Energy Bites

Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Nut and Refined Sugar Free
Vegan Friendly

Use wholefood ingredients to make this soft and chewy energy bar for a snack or as a dessert with whipped coconut cream and fresh berries.

INGREDIENTS:

• 125g (1cup) rice flakes
• 40g (¼ cup) rice flour
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon ground clove
• 30g (2 tablespoons) coconut sugar
• 40g (¼ cup) raisins
• 95g (¾ cup) sunflower seeds ** (see notes)
• 100g grated chocolate (at least 75% cacao)
• 160g (½ cup) fruit juice * (see notes)
• 60g (¼ cup) maple syrup *** (see notes)
• 40g (¼ cup) extra virgin coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• pinch of salt

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 170°C fan forced.
2. Mix all dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
3. In a small saucepan add all wet ingredients bringing to the boil and simmer until liquid reduces by about 1/4.
4. Allow to cool slightly and mix in with dry ingredients.
5. Empty mixture into a lined baking or bread tin (approx 20cmx8cm), pressing mixture down firmly.
6. Cook for 25 minutes.
7. Allow to cool, before cutting into pieces.
8. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
   
   
   

NOTES:

* Use 100% fruit juice. Apple works well, but any kind will do.
** The sunflower seeds can be replaced with pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or nuts if you can tolerate them.
*** Maple syrup can be replaced with honey if the recipe doesn’t have to be vegan.