Cashew Coconut Chia Squares

Name: Cashew Coconut Chia Squares
Yield: Makes 16 squares
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons GF pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 10 dried figs, stems removed; ¼ cup (60 ml) water; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 2 cups (160 g) unsweetened dehydrated shredded coconut

Preparation info

Makes
16
squares

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Gluten-Free Family Favorites

By Kelli Bronski and Peter Bronski

Published 2021

About

You can feel confident while handing out seconds that these snacks are a nutritional powerhouse. They are packed with protein and fiber and are also a great source of magnesium and potassium.

Ingredients

2 cups (160 g) unsweetened dehydrated shredded coconut
1½ cups (220

Snack
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Toast the shredded coconut in a dry large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside.
Place the cashew pieces in a food processor and process until they turn into a smooth cashew butter, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the figs, water, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt and process until smooth. Add the toasted coconut an