This is a deliciously dense slab that travels well on adventures and is great with a cup of tea. You can easily substitute the brazil nuts for almonds or macadamias if preferred.

Recipe

Makes 10 bars, prep time 20 min, cook time 20 min

1 C brazil nuts

1 C crystallised ginger

1.5 C dried apricots

4 Tbsp buckwheat flour (or wholemeal)

½ C dark chocolate

1 Tbsp honey

2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted

Preheat oven to 180C and line a small baking tin. Cover 1 C of the apricots in boiling water and set aside for at least 15 min.

Roughly chop brazil nuts, ginger, last ½ C of apricots and chocolate into large chunks and place in mixing bowl.

Drain soaked apricots and blend in food processor until smooth, add in honey and coconut oil and combine. Mix the apricot paste with the all other ingredients. Stir well, the mixture should hold together well, if not add a little extra flour.

Press mixture firmly into tin and bake for 20mins. Allow to cool then slice into bars and transfer to airtight container.