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Homemade Aussie Bites with apricots and coconut on plate

Aussie Bites Recipe

This homemade Aussie bites recipe is a copycat of the Aussie bites you can purchase at Costco. They are a lovely breakfast-type snack with dried fruit, shredded coconut, oats, puffed amaranth or quinoa, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, and more. Moreover, they are gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free making them suitable for a variety of diets.

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Australian
Keyword Aussie Bites Recipe, Healthy aussie bites, Homemade Aussie Bites
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 24 bites
Calories 78 kcal
Author Regina | Leelalicious

Ingredients

  • 1-3/4 cups rolled oats *
  • 1/4 cup dried apricots prunes, figs or dates can be substituted
  • 1/4 cup raisins or cranberries
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown/cane sugar
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup puffed amaranth or puffed, cooked, or raw quinoa
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup flax meal
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup honey or agave nectar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 24-count mini muffin pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Add 1 cup of the rolled oats to your food processor. Let it run until the oats are turned into a fine flour.

  3. To that add the remaining 3/4 cup of rolled oats, 1/4 cup dried apricots, 1/4 cup raisins, 1/4 cup coconut sugar, 1/4 cup shredded coconut, 1/4 cup puffed amaranth, 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup flax meal, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp baking soda.

  4. Close the lid and pulse the food processor repeatedly until the dried fruit is cut up into small bits.

  5. To the dry mix add 1/3 cup melted coconut oil, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pulse again until everything is evenly moistened and combined.

  6. Divide the mixture into the prepared mini muffin cavities and press down to compress the Aussie bites. Alternatively, use a small cookie scoop (1 tbsp size) and form 24 mounds on a lined baking sheet.

  7. Bake the Aussie bites for 10-12 minutes until golden. Let them cool in the pan (or on it) before removing and storing.

  8. Keep the Aussie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for about 1 week.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

*be sure to use certified gluten free oats if required

Nutrition Facts
Aussie Bites Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 Aussie bites (out of 24))
Calories 78 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Sodium 45mg2%
Potassium 66mg2%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 49IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 15mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.