Gluten-free chia and walnut slice

Serves: 18 (makes 18 slices)
Time to make: 15 mins , plus 1.5 hrs chilling

Total cost: $ 12.60 / $ 0.70 per serve

(at time of publication)

Ingredients
Nutrition Info.(per serve)

150g Ceres Gluten Free MuesliGranolaX Super Grain Fruit Mix
3/4 cup (100g) walnut halves or pieces
1/3 cup shredded coconut
4 tablespoons black chia seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon gluten-free cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
400g pitted dates, roughly chopped
1/4 cup shredded coconut

Nutrition Info

Kilojoules 700kJ
Calories 168cal
Protein 4g
Total fat 8g
Saturated fat 3g
Carbohydrates 20g
Sugars 16g
Dietary fibre 3g
Sodium 10mg
Calcium 30mg
Iron 1mg

Instructions

1 Base-line a 24cm round or square cake tin with baking paper. Place muesli, walnuts, coconut, chia seeds, cinnamon, cocoa and vanilla in a processor and process until smooth.

2 Start adding dates one-third at a time, processing in between until the mixture begins to come together. Add 1/4 cup water for mixture to form a soft ball.

3 Press mixture into prepared tin and level surface using the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with remaining coconut threads. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 1/2 hours before slicing.

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