Gluten-free chia and walnut slice

Author: Sarah Swain - Food writer, stylist and recipe creator

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Serves: 18 (makes 18 slices)

Time to make: 15 mins , plus 1.5 hrs chilling

Ingredients

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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 168cal

Kilojoules 700kJ

Protein 4g

Total fat 8g

–Saturated fat 3g

Carbohydrates 20g

–Sugars 16g

Dietary fibre 3g

Sodium 10mg

Calcium 30mg

Iron 1mg

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.

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