Toasted Coconut Trail Mix Bites
photo by Mary Jenny
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
20
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup medjool dates, pitted
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup president's choice blue menu trail mix
- 1⁄2 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1⁄4 cup dried apricot, roughly chopped
- 1⁄4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened dried shredded coconut, toasted
- 2 tablespoons seeds
directions
- 1. Pulse dates, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla and salt in food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down bowl if necessary.
- 2. Add trail mix and seeds blend; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add cereal, apricots and chocolate chips; pulse until combined.
- 3. Transfer to large bowl; mix with moistened hands if necessary to combine. Roll by heaping one tablespoon into balls, then roll in coconut to coat. Arrange in single layer on large plate or baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.
- Chef's Tip: Toast coconut in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often until golden; about, 5 to 7 minutes.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Mary Jenny
Canada