This apricot coconut slice makes a healthy and tasty snack and or treat that is perfect for lunchboxes. It is very easy to make and requires no baking. This slice is gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, Paleo and Vegan friendly.
I’m always on the lookout for new snacks, slices and bites to put in lunchboxes that my little boy will love and will help keep his tummy full. Being very active and on the go all day (typical boy) he needs a lot of fuel!
What makes this slice so good:
- It requires only a few simple ingredients.
- There is no baking involved, just put the apricot coconut slice it in the freezer for 30 minutes and you are ready to go….
- This healthy snack tastes like a treat yet contains no refined sugar – it only has 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup (your choice) throughout the whole slice.
- This apricot coconut slice is filling! It contains protein and fibre from the almonds and desiccated coconut which helps keep kids (or adults) tummies full!
Key Ingredients:
This apricot coconut slice only contains a few ingredients.
- Dried apricots
- Sliced almonds – I prefer to use sliced almonds instead of almond meal, it gives the slice some extra texture and makes it not too doughy.
- Desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
- Coconut oil
- Honey or maple syrup
How to make Apricot Almond Slice:
1. In a small saucepan gently heat the coconut oil until it is liquid, stir in the honey or maple syrup. Set aside and leave to cool for a minute.
2. Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender with strong blades.
3. Blitz for a couple of minutes until you have a sticky dough-like consistency. The amount of time needed to do this will vary depending on the strength of your food processor.
4. Line a slice tray with baking paper. Scoop out the dough and press it evenly along the pan. You might like to flatten it with the back of a spoon.
5. Place the tray in the freezer on a flat surface for 30 minutes. Remove and cut into slices. Sprinkle desiccated coconut on top if desired.
Additional Recipe Tips
- I prefer to use honey in this slice as I like the flavour combined with apricots but if you are Vegan then maple syrup will work well.
- You can make this slice toddler friendly by cutting it into small squares.
- If you are following a strict Paleo diet then look for organic apricots with no added sulphites, you should be able to find these online or at your local whole foods store.
Recipes you might like to try:
No Bake Pineapple and Coconut Slice
Creamy Blueberry, Cacao & Coconut Energy Balls
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Apricot Coconut Slice – No Bake
This apricot coconut slice makes a healthy snack or treat. Perfect for when you feel like something sweet. Easy to make, no baking required! Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan Option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- In a small saucepan gently heat the coconut oil until it is liquid, stir in the honey or maple syrup. Set aside and leave to cool for a minute.
- Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender with strong blades. Blitz for a couple of minutes until you have a sticky dough like consistency. The amount of time needed to do this will vary depending on the strength of your food processor.
- Line a slice tray with baking paper. Scoop out the dough and press it evenly along the pan. You might like to flatten it with the back of a spoon.
- Place the tray in the freezer on a flat surface for 30 minutes. Remove and cut into slices. Sprinkle desiccated coconut on top if desired.
- This apricot coconut slice should keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container kept in the fridge.
Notes
This recipe make 10-12 slices depending on how large you cut them.
This nutritional information is an estimate only and is provided as a courtesy to readers. It was auto-generated based on serving size, number of servings, and typical information for the ingredients listed in the recipe card. Please feel free to use your preferred nutrition calculator. Please consult your doctor about any specific dietary requirements.
Nutrition Information
Yield 10 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 200Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 0mgSodium 26mgCarbohydrates 20gNet Carbohydrates 17gFiber 3gSugar 15gProtein 3g
This nutritional information is an estimate only and is provided as a courtesy to readers. It was auto-generated based on serving size, number of servings, and typical information for the ingredients listed in the recipe card. Please feel free to use your preferred nutrition calculator. Please consult your doctor about any specific dietary requirements.
I love coconut flavor, pairing it with apricot is super tasty!
Thanks Tina!
Ooo I never tried apricots in a dessert but I have to try this! Looks fantastic.
Thank you Jean!
Just 5 ingredients, wow! These were so easy to make and so much better than anything store-bought I tried recently!
Thanks Joni, I’m pleased you liked them!
I’m trying this in lunches this week! Does the apricot flavor come through or more the coconut?
Hi Heather, I would say apricot comes through more although you can definitely taste both 🙂
These sound simple and delicious. I’m going to add pepitos to my batch!
Thanks, that sounds like a great addition!
These bars sound lovely, I like no-bake and refined sugar-free too, kids must love these.
Thanks Carina, yes they do seem to go down well with kids 🙂
Apricots and almonds are so great together and adding coconut is so brilliant! And I love that there’s hardly any sweetener!
Thanks Don!
What a great treat, I’m always looking for secretly healthy treats for my nephews!
Thanks Kari, I hope they like them!
I love how simple these are. And so delicious too! Thank you for the recipe!
Your welcome, thanks Raia 🙂
What a great after school snack for the kids!
Thanks Judy, they are great to have on hand!
Those were gone in minutes. So good.
Glad they went down well, thanks!
Love that these are so allergy-friendly, and even egg-free. Great healthy snack that our kids and their friends will all love.
Thanks Megan 🙂
I made this but with half a cup of coconut oil instead and it was still WAY too oily! I’ll try 1Tbs instead next time. Has anyone else found this issue?
My apologies Amanda it is supposed to read 1/4 cup coconut oil – I had been trialing a new recipe card and it looks like the coconut oil on this recipe were not imported from the old one correctly. I have amended it now. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
I think that there is a spelling mistake in the word ‘apricot’. I am about to make these slices.
Thank you for picking up on that 🙂
How long do they keep? Are they freezer friendly?
Hi, the apricot slice should keep up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. I haven’t tried freezing them but they should freeze well in an airtight container or ziplock bags.