Low in sugar and packed full of coconut, and fruity chia goodness, this apple, blackberry and coconut slice is the perfect wholesome morning tea treat. Enjoy it with a cuppa any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- 1 1/2 cup frozen blackberry
- 2 tbs chia seeds
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup wholemeal plain flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
Base
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup wholemeal plain flour
- 125 g butter
- 1 tbs honey
Method
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Step 1Preheat oven to 180C (160C fan-forced). Line a 30cm x 20cm slice tin with baking paper.
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Step 2To make base, mix coconut, almond meal and flour in a bowl. Melt together butter and honey. Stir through dry mixture, then press into lined tin. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
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Step 3Peel, core and slice apples. Place in a saucepan with a few splashes of water. Cover with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft. Add 1 cup blackberries and cook for a further minute. Use a stick blender to puree. Set aside to cool slightly. Stir through chia seeds.
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Step 4Whisk together eggs and coconut sugar until pale and frothy. Fold through flour, baking powder and coconut.
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Step 5Dollop spoonfuls of apple and blackberry puree onto cooked base. In gaps, dollop spoonfuls of batter. Roughly swirl to combine - being careful not to mix completely. Sprinkle over remaining blackberries. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
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Step 6Cut into squares or bars to serve.
Recipe Notes
Use fresh blackberries if in season, or any other type of berry.
Chia seeds expand to create a jam-like consistency with the fruit.
You can sweeten the apple and berry puree with a little maple syrup or honey if you prefer. You may find the fruit sweet enough as is.
Store in the fridge.
This recipe was created and photographed by Greer Worsley for Australia's Best Recipes.
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