Fruity rocky road

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

The kids will love to make our low cost, homemade fruity rocky road, so easy and quick to make, great as a lunchbox treat or makes a fabulous thank-you gift to take to your dinner hosts or to make for friends and family at Christmas.

Serves: 24 (makes 24 slices)

Time to make: 20 mins , plus 1 hr cooling

Ingredients

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75g reduced-fat spread

1 ½ cups dark chocolate buttons

15 milk arrowroot biscuits, crushed

1 cup mini marshmallows

½ cup dried apricots, chopped

½ cup sultanasgolden raisinsX

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Instructions

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1 Line a 17cm x 27cm slice tin with non-stick baking paper. Microwave spread and chocolate in a microwave- proof bowl, using 50% power setting for 2 minutes and mix well until smooth.

2 In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients and pour chocolate mixture on top. Mix well and press into slice tin.

3 Refrigerate for 1 hour or until slice is completely set. Cut in 28 slices. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 112 cal

Kilojoules 470 kJ

Protein 1 g

Total fat 5 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 15 g

Sugar 13 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 30 mg

Calcium 10 mg

Iron 0.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.