Homemade Apricot Bites
Super Snack! Homemade Apricot Bites are a sweet little something for lunchboxes and snack time with no added sugar.
As a kid, I LOVED those little apricot bites – super sweet, ‘dusted’ in sugar and ‘healthy’, because they had apricots in them!
Now that I’m a mature adult :), I realise that not only were these little morsels probably a bit over the top in the sugar department but they also contain many ingredients that simply aren’t necessary (e.g. vegetable oil, preservatives). Plus, they are relatively expensive as a ‘snack’.
This recipe is a fast one. Just whizz everything up and put it in the fridge to set.
Try different dried fruits and combinations. Sultanas, cranberries, apple and pear would all be great.
I have included cashew nuts in the recipe but this is totally optional. The recipe will work just fine without them.
Homemade Apricot Bites
Ingredients
- 2 cups 300g dried apricots
- 1/3 cup 50g pitted dates
- 1 cup 85g desiccated coconut
- 1/4 cup 35g cashews (optional)
- Extra coconut for coating optional
Instructions
- Line a small loaf tin or slice tray with baking paper.
- Combine all the ingredients in food processor (or thermo machine) and pulse several times until ingredients are no longer in big chunks. Scrape down sides of bowl if necessary. Process for a further 20-30 seconds.
- Press mixture into pan and smooth out top with a spatula or back of spoon. Put into the refrigerator to set for up to an hour.
- Remove from the pan and slice up into bars or pieces - whatever takes your fancy! If you like, roll the bars/pieces in extra desiccated coconut. Store in refrigerator.
Notes
Hope you enjoy this super snack. I’d love to hear any flavour combinations you come up with. Sam 🙂