Makes 18
INGREDIENTS
- 250g (2 ½ cups) rolled oats
- 35g (½ cup) shredded coconut
- 40g (¼ cup) pepitas
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 110g (2/3 cup) dried pitted dates, chopped
- 80g (½ cup) raw cashews, roughly chopped
- 60ml (¼ cup) vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 175g (½ cup) honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
METHOD
- Preheat oven to 140°C or 120°C fan forced. Lightly grease and line a cookie tray with baking paper.
- Place the rolled oats, coconut, pepitas, chia seeds, cinnamon, dates and cashews in a large bowl.
- Place the oil, sugar honey and vanilla in a medium saucepan, cook stirring over a medium heat until sugar is dissolved and ingredients are well combined. Add the honey mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Add the beaten egg and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Using slightly wet hands, roll the mixture into balls and place on prepared tray, pressing the tops down slightly.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until an even golden brown. Set aside to cool. Serve
