Apricot Coco² Bar

The end of school term 1 is fast approaching. I love school holidays and not having to rush myself or the kids out the door in the mornings. The pace during our holiday periods is usually slow and very relaxed. One of the best things about holidays is the break from the lunch box packing and creation each day.  By the end of term I am usually out of ideas for healthy lunch box snacks. It can be difficult to come up with new snacks and food items that keep the kids fueled during their busy day. This recipe will help get you through to the end of term and the kids happy in the holidays too.

I am not sure about your kids, but mine are massive chocolate fans. They list it as a favorite food when asked – along with sushi, spaghetti bolognese and homemade pizza. My blog sponsor Pureharvest has just released their new Coco² range of chocolate spreads. I had to hide my stash in the cupboard for fear that it would disappear before I could make anything with it!

There are three varieties of Coco²– Original, Hazelnut and Almond. I have used Original so that these snack bars can be taken to school by the kids (the original flavor is also nut free).

Available in three varieties, Original, Hazelnut and Almond. Coco² spreads are:

• Gluten free
• Dairy free
• Cane sugar free
• GMO Free

Made from organic coconut oil and organic cocoa the spreads are sweetened with rice malt syrup. There are no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. In celebration of the launch of Coco² Pureharvest are offering one reader the chance to win a prize pack and voucher to the value of $150. Find entry details below, after the recipe.

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Dehydrator Snack Bar Recipe

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

12 hr

Total Time

12 hr 10 mins

 

A healthy nut free lunch box treat that you can make from scratch for the kids. Full of fruit and with the addition of dairy free chocolate spread Coco2

Course: Snack

Servings: 10

Author: Kyrstie Barcak - A Fresh Legacy

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 3 tablespoons Coco2 Original
• 1/2 cup dried fig
• 1 1/2 cup dried apricot
• 3 tablespoons coconut dried
• 1 cup granola or Pureharvest nut free muesli

Instructions

1. Add the ingredients to a food processor and combine well until a ball of thick paste is formed
2. Scoop the ingredients out onto a large piece of baking paper
3. Cover the mixture with the excess paper and flatten slightly
4. Roll out with a rolling pin until the mixture forms a flat slab about 1.5 cm thick
5. Dehydrate for approximately 12 hours at 125 degrees.
6. If you do not have a dehydrator you could either set these bars in the fridge, or cook them at a the ovens lowest temperature for a day. If you are storing them in the fridge rather than dehydrating them they will be a little sticky. Dehydrating them removes the moisture and makes them easier to store and eat. I have not made them in the oven to date so can not specify the exact cooking time it would take. If you give it a try I would love for you to drop back and share the details.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is nut free (* check the ingredients of your granola, or simply use the Pureharvest nut free muesli for a safe option)
Store in an air tight container
I had dried figs in my pantry from a haul my dad gave me last year. You can replace with any dried fruit that your children enjoy.
The cook time may vary depending on the model of dehydrator you use.

Win a Prize Pack valued at $150  

Entry to this giveaway has now closed.

If you entered please check your email to see if you are the lucky winner. Thank you to all who participated. 

One person will have the chance to win a prize made up of a selection of Pureharvest products valued at $50, (including Coco²  ) plus a $100 voucher from Reusables Etc

Total prize value is $150.00 for one winner.

*Please note that the image below is NOT the prize. This is provided as an example of some of the products that you will find at Reusables Etc.

Competition Entry:

1. Complete the form below:

• Provide your name and email details to subscribe to the Pureharvest Newsletter (the Harvest)
• Answer the question included on the form

If you can not see the form click here.

Conditions of entry:

• Entry is open to all residents of Australia that are over the age of 18 years, except employees of the Promoter and members of their immediate families and agencies associated with this promotion.
• One entry per person.
• The entry period is from 7.30 am Tuesday 24th March to 9 pm Saturday 28th March (AEST).
• Incomplete or inappropriate entries will not be included in the judging process.
• Winner will be notified via email and must respond within 48 hours or the prize will be forfeited and a new winner selected.
• This is a competition of skill, chance plays no part in the selection of the winner. I will select the winning entry on Saturday 28th March based on the most creative or appealing response.
• The judges decision in relation to all aspects of the competition is binding and final, there will be correspondence entered into.
• Pureharvest will forward the prize winning goods to the lucky person. Please allow up to 4 weeks for the prize delivery. A Fresh Legacy is not responsible for any prizes lost or damaged in the mail.
• If for any reason the promotion is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this competition, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition.
• In the event that for any reason a prize winner does not take an element of the prize at the time stipulated by the Promoter, then that element of the prize will be forfeited by the prize winner.
• All entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt by the Promoter, not time of transmission by the entrant. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected entries.
• All entries submitted become the property of the Promoter.
• Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoter (and their respective officers, employees and agents) exclude all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the Promotion, including, but not limited to, where arising out of the following: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control); (b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference; (c) any entry or prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these Conditions of Entry; (f) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant; (g) the prize and/ or (h) participation in the promotion.
• The promoter is Kyrstie Barcak – A Fresh Legacy.
• If you are unable to access the form please email me: kyrstie@afreshlegacy.net

 Good luck. I look forward to finding out what your child’s favorite nut free snack items is. I am sure your responses will provide me with some inspiration for next terms lunch box snacks.