Nut-Free Aussie Bites

Start your day with a wholesome burst of energy with these irresistibly chewy Nut-Free Aussie Bites! Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like old-fashioned rolled oats, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and dried fruits, these bite-sized snacks are a nut-free spin on the classic Aussie Bites recipe, making them perfect for school lunches or nut-free environments. Sweetened naturally with honey and coconut sugar, and boasting the goodness of ground flaxseed and shredded coconut, these mini treats are baked to golden perfection in just 10 minutes. Perfectly portioned in a mini muffin tin, they’re as convenient as they are nutritious, offering a delicious way to fuel your busy day. Store them in an airtight container for a week of grab-and-go snacking bliss!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.75 cup whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup coconut sugar
• 0.25 cup ground flaxseed
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
• 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.25 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chopped dried apricots, dried cranberries, and shredded coconut.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated and the mixture holds together when pressed.

Step 5

Spoon the mixture into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup to the top and pressing down firmly with the back of a spoon to ensure they stick together.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden on top.

Step 7

Remove from oven and allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Store the Nut-Free Aussie Bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the fridge for longer freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	807.6 grams (807.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3694

Total Fat 202.20g	259%
Saturated Fat 96.40g	482%
Polyunsaturated Fat 31.00g
Cholesterol 258mg	86%
Sodium 2516mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 437.30g	159%
Dietary Fiber 58.80g	210%
Total Sugars 224.60g
Protein 70.70g	141%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 382mg	29%
Iron 24mg	133%
Potassium 2254mg	48%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.2%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 45.4%