Kūmara and Orange Bliss Bites are a delicious homemade snack, perfect for some pre-workout fuel or as a pick me up when you are on the go. Makes a generous batch and stores perfectly in the freezer. Eat straight from the freezer or defrost for 10-15 minutes to soften.
Prep time: 5 min | Cook time: 30 min | Servings: 56 bites
Ingredients: Kūmara and Orange Bliss Bites
- 2 large Kūmara, roasted to give 750g
- 1 cup of dates or prunes
- 1 orange, zest and juice
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups almond meal
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup Everee #3 (or Everee of your choice)
- 2 cups shredded coconut plus extra for coating top and bottom
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pumpkin and sunflower seeds
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C and roast kumara in skin for I hour or till soft and cooked. Allow to cool then peel and place in food processor.
Step 2
Soak dates or prunes in boiling water for 30 minutes, drain and add to kumara. Blend till smooth.
Step 3
Add all remaining ingredients to the food processor except the sunflower and pumpkin seeds. Pulse to you have a smooth mix.
Step 4
Line a 30x20cm tin with baking paper and sprinkle over some coconut, 1/2 of the sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
Step 5
Scoop mixture into lined baked tin and smooth out with a spatula or wet hands.
Step 6
Sprinkle over remaining coconut and seeds, press in lightly.
Notes
- Storage: Store Kūmara and Orange Bliss Bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
