Apricot Ginger Crunch

 

These healthy no-bake bars are a delicious and nutritious snack option that requires minimal effort. They are made with wholesome ingredients and are perfect for when you need a quick energy boost.

Taking just 10 minutes to prepare, about an hour to set and no time at all to devour! Individual bars will freeze well, so you can thank yourself later.

These little bars are a great stand-alone dessert, pre or post gym snack, afternoon treat with a cup of tea or coffee, or even a quick grab and go breakfast (if you grab a couple!). The heat and warmth from the ginger makes them so flavourful and unique, and we all know how good ginger is for our bodies.

This recipe is a double-layered raw ‘un-bake’ made up of a coconutty base topped with a crunchy gingery icing.  The soft dried apricots act as the sweetener and binder in the base. Blended with lots of lovely cashew nuts, desiccated coconut and a malty-sweet-fiery spice blend of cinnamon-ginger. The crunch icing couldn’t be simpler: coconut oil, honey and ginger. That’s it!

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings 12 bars

Ingredients

Base

• 2 cups apricots, dried, soaked for 30 minutes and drained
• 1 cup cashews, soaked 3+ hours and drained
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger (or fresh grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Ginger Crunch Icing

• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger (or fresh grated)

Instructions

Base

• Line a 6 or 8 inch baking pan or dish with parchment paper leaving some overhanging the top and sides to act as a handle to get the bars out easily.

  Place the cashews in a food processor and process until broken down and crumbly. Add apricots, coconut, ginger and cinnamon and process until well combined into a sticky dough. Be careful not to over process so some chunks remain for texture. 

  Scoop the mixture out into your lined pan and press down firmly and evenly with your hands or the back of a spoon. Place in the fridge.

Ginger Crunch Icing

• In a small bowl or dish stir together the melted coconut oil, honey and ground ginger until smooth. Pour over the base layer, cover and leave to set in the fridge for around 1-2 hours.

  Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 bars or squares. Keep in the fridge for 1 week in an airtight container and they will freeze well, too.

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