No-bake trail mix cookies

Serves:

Make 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried figs
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut + 1/2 cup for rolling.
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds

Method

Step 1. Gather all ingredients and measure out.

Step 2. Place figs, raisins, oats and 1/2 cup coconut into a food processor. Process until mixture lifts away from the edges of the bowl.

Step 3. Remove from bowl and knead the sunflower seeds into the mixture. Form a log and slice into 12 even slices.

Step 4. Roll each slice in remaining coconut.

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Serving Suggestions

Note

• You can swap the figs for pitted dates if you prefer.
• I used quick oats to bind this mixture but you can also use leftover cooked quinoa.
• This recipe was created by Jennifer Cheung for Kidspot, New Zealand's best recipe finder.