Chocolate and coconut clusters

The banana adds a natural sweetness to these clusters, making them a tasty treat without any added sugar.

Ready in

1 hour

Serving size

Makes about 24 clusters

Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 8 tsp (40 ml) sunflower oil
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla essence
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) desiccated coconut
  • 1 cup (250 ml) uncooked oats
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) chopped raw almonds

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 ˚C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  2. Mash the banana in a large bowl and beat in the egg, oil and vanilla.
  3. Stir in the remaining ingredients until well combined and place spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking tray.
  4. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cooked. Allow to cool and store for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
  5. Serve 3 clusters as a portion for a treat or even as a dessert with coffee.

Nutritional information per 3 clusters

Energy

715 kJ

Protein

3,5 g

Fat

10,4 g

Carbohydrates

12,7 g

Salt

0,1 g

Chocolate and coconut clusters

Chocolate and coconut clusters

Prepare a batch of these Chocolate and coconut clusters, as a healthy treat to snack on. They are perfect to pack into a lunchbox.

Chocolate & coconut clusters

This recipe is from Cooking from the heart, 3rd edition: Diabetes

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