Hazelnut & Fig Breakfast Bites

Name: Hazelnut & Fig Breakfast Bites
Prep time: PT20 minutes <br/> 10 minutes chilling timeM
Cook time: PTM
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 25 pieces
Ingredients: 1 cup (145 g) dried figs, stems removed, roughly chopped; ⅓ cup (52 g) dates, pitted and roughly chopped; ½ cup (125 ml) water, boiling; 1⅓ cup (189 g) hazelnuts, lightly toasted, skins removed (as much as possible); ⅔ cup (44 g) large flaked oats; ½ cup (40 g) dried apple rings, finely chopped; ½ cup (100 g) Redpath® Organic Granulated Sugar; 2 tbsp (30 ml) tahini; 2 tbsp (12 g) cocoa powder; 2 tsp (10 ml) pure vanilla extract; 1 tsp (3 g) ground cinnamon; ½ tsp (1 g) instant espresso powder; ¼ tsp (2 g) salt

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When you’re pressed for time, this recipe puts a delicious breakfast or reviving snack in the palm of your hand. Each bite-sized morsel is packed with fruit, nuts, and oats - and amazing flavour! Further proof that good things come in small packages.

Prep Time

20 minutes
10 minutes chilling time

Servings

1 cup (145 g) dried figs, stems removed, roughly chopped 1 cup (145 g) dried figs, stems removed, roughly chopped
⅓ cup (52 g) dates, pitted and roughly chopped ⅓ cup (52 g) dates, pitted and roughly chopped
½ cup (125 ml) water, boiling ½ cup (125 ml) water, boiling
1⅓ cup (189 g) hazelnuts, lightly toasted, skins removed (as much as possible) 1⅓ cup (189 g) hazelnuts, lightly toasted, skins removed (as much as possible)
⅔ cup (44 g) large flaked oats ⅔ cup (44 g) large flaked oats
½ cup (40 g) dried apple rings, finely chopped ½ cup (40 g) dried apple rings, finely chopped
½ cup (100 g) Redpath® Organic Granulated Sugar ½ cup (100 g) Redpath® Organic Granulated Sugar
2 tbsp (30 ml) tahini 2 tbsp (30 ml) tahini
2 tbsp (12 g) cocoa powder 2 tbsp (12 g) cocoa powder
2 tsp (10 ml) pure vanilla extract 2 tsp (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
1 tsp (3 g) ground cinnamon 1 tsp (3 g) ground cinnamon
½ tsp (1 g) instant espresso powder ½ tsp (1 g) instant espresso powder
¼ tsp (2 g) salt ¼ tsp (2 g) salt

Large Food Processor

Ice Cream Scoop

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the roughly chopped figs with the dates. Pour the boiling water over the dried fruit; soak for 15 minutes or until soft.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in the bowl of a large food processor fitted with the metal blade, process the lightly toasted hazelnuts and large flaked oats until nuts are a medium-fine grind. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Add in the dried apple pieces; toss to combine.

Step 3

Drain the figs and dates, reserving 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of the soaking liquid. Place soaked dried fruit into the bowl of the food processor. Add in the Redpath® Organic Granulated Sugar, the reserved soaking liquid, tahini, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, espresso powder, and salt. Process until a smooth paste forms.
Partially blended figs, dates, and spices in a food processor

Step 4

Add in the processed nuts, oats, and apples. Pulse a few times until ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 5

Transfer contents into a bowl. Cover and place in the fridge to chill; 10 minutes.

Step 6

With a small, trigger-style ice cream scoop, scoop portions of the mixture and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 7

With clean hands, roll scoops into balls. Leave bites as is, or roll bites into cocoa powder or oats. For added crunch, roll bites into coarsely ground toasted hazelnuts.

Step 8

Place bites in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for 1 month.