Gluten-free chia and walnut slice

Serves: 18 (makes 18 slices)

Time to make: 15 mins , plus 1.5 hrs chilling

Ingredients

150g Ceres Gluten Free MuesliGranolaX Super Grain Fruit Mix
¾ cup (100g) walnut halves or pieces
⅓ 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
¼ cup shredded coconut

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Instructions

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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.

HFG tip

This slice freezes well. Simply remove from freezer 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 168 cal

Kilojoules 700 kJ

Protein 4 g

Total fat 8 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Carbohydrates 20 g

Sugar 16 g

Dietary fibre 3 g

Sodium 10 mg

Calcium 30 mg

Iron 1 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.