Date, Apricot and California Walnut Slices

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DESCRIPTION
A naturally sweet, no-bake snack combining soft dates, dried apricots and crunchy California Walnuts with warming cinnamon and mixed seeds. High in fibre and gluten free, these slices are suitable for vegetarians and vegans, making them the perfect wholesome snack to prep ahead and enjoy on busy days.
Total Time
N/A

Serves

12
Serving Size
66 g
Prep Time 10 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
Cook Time N/A
Calories 263 kcal
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 1.9 g
Sodium 0.01 mg
Carbohydrates 34 g
Dietary Fibre 6.5 g
Total Sugars 32 g
Protein 4.2 g

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 300g pitted soft dates
  • 300g dried apricots
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 150g California Walnuts, chopped
  • 1 tbsp mixed seeds

PREPARATION

  1. Line a 20cm square tin with baking parchment.
  2. Place the chia seeds in a small bowl with 5 tbsp boiling water and leave for 10 minutes to soak.
  3. Meanwhile, place the dates, 200g apricots, cinnamon and coconut oil in a food processor and blitz to give a coarse paste. Add the soaked chia seeds and pulse until well blended.
  4. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the remaining apricots, chopped and 100g California Walnuts. Press into the prepared tin. Mix the remaining California Walnuts and seeds together, sprinkle over the date mix and press in gently. Allow to chill until required.
  5. Cut into 12 rectangles to serve.

Cooks tip
Try rolling into a log shape and roll in the California Walnut and seed mixture, then cut into slices.

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Tip: Maximize California Walnuts fresh taste and quality by keeping them in your refrigerator or freezer.