No-Bake Coconut-Fig Chunks Of Energy

No-Bake Coconut Fig Chunks Of Energy

Posted by Simmer + Sauce

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If there is one culinary trend from the last year that I kept spotting, it was the popularity of power snacks. Easy, small, no-bake, healthful bites, balls, bars and chunks of food for quick snacking. I developed these tasty fig energy bites for my friends 10 year old daughter who's a killer athlete and needs healthy easy-to-eat snacks.

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You Will Need (10 things)

  • 30 Dried Figs , stems removed
  • 3 tbsp Whole Grain Mustard
  • 5 Dried Dates , pitted
  • Walnuts , roughly shopped
  • 2 tbsp Unsweetened Shredded Coconut , plus additional for rolling
  • 3 tbsp Whole Grain oats
  • 1 tbsp Smooth Almond Butter
  • 2 tbsp 1 tablespoon dairy free chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp Flaxseed
  • Vanilla Extract

Steps (6 steps, 80 minutes)

  1. 1

    Line a 9×9 baking pan or loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing enough for overhang on the two larger sides. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Using a kitchen mixer, such as a Cusinart fitted with a blade attachment, add the figs, dates, walnuts, 2 tablespoons coconut, oats, almond butter, chocolate chips, flax feeds, vanilla extract and salt. Mix on high for 1-2 minutes until well blended. The mixture should resemble coarse sand as shown in the photo above.

  3. 3

    Place the mixture into the prepared pan. Using a small glass or jar, press the mixture firmly and evenly making it as flat and uniform as possible. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.

  4. 4

    To finish the power bites, place about 1/2 cup of shredded coconut on a small plate and set aside.

  5. 5

    Gently lift the parchment paper out of the pan and place on a cutting board. Using a slicer knife, cut into small, 1-inch squares. Roll the bites in shredded coconut evenly to coat.

  6. 6

    Store the power bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should keep fresh for up to two weeks.