Lemon Chia No-Bake Slice

by | Mar 12, 2018 | Recipes | 14 comments

A healthy & delicious snack that you can whip up in under 5 minutes, this Lemon Chia No-Bake Slice contains chia seeds loaded with fibre, omega-3s & plant protein to aid with healthy digestion & keep you feeling full & satisfied throughout the day!

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Recipe: Lemon Chia No-Bake Slice

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup plain rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 90ml water
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 5tbsp The Chia Co. Chia Seeds
  • Rind of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates

Method:

  1. Place oats into a blender and blend into oat flour. Pour oat flour into a large mixing bowl and stir in coconut.
  2. Combine water, lemon juice and chia seeds in a small bowl, mix until combined. Add into oat mixture and stir until all dry ingredients are wet.
  3. Add dates and lemon rind. Use hands to work mixture and until it comes together into a ball.
  4. Scoop out into a baking tin lined with baking paper and press down evenly all over.
  5. Refrigerate for a few hours until set.
  6. Once set, lift baking paper out and cut into slices. Enjoy.

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Editor’s Note: This recipe was made in collaboration with The Chia Co.

 

14 Comments

    • Bec
      Bec on April 11, 2019 at 12:29 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  2. Molly Maxwell
    Molly Maxwell on May 28, 2018 at 8:12 am

    How do you prepare the lemon rind?

    Reply
    • Bec
      Bec on June 4, 2018 at 12:28 pm

      Just washed and grated the skin of the lemon 🙂

      Reply
  3. Oliver
    Oliver on May 26, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    How many calories does this recipie contains?

    Reply
    • Bec
      Bec on June 4, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      Hi Oliver, thanks so much; yes they are delicious. I don’t calculate the calories sorry however you could put the ingredients into a calorie program and calculate it that way if you wanted 🙂:)

      Reply
  4. Annie
    Annie on May 5, 2018 at 3:02 pm

    Hi, What could I substitute the dates with? 🙂

    Reply
    • Bec
      Bec on May 7, 2018 at 9:23 am

      Hi Annie, I haven’t tried this recipe without dates but you could give it a go with another fruit like prunes or sultanas 🙂

      Reply
  5. Mallory
    Mallory on March 22, 2018 at 5:53 am

    I’m trying this tonight! How do you store them? Refrigerated or counter top?

    Reply
    • Bec
      Bec on March 23, 2018 at 11:02 am

      I keep them in the fridge 🙂 Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  6. Paris
    Paris on March 13, 2018 at 6:02 pm

    Hey sounds delicious I am gluten free what could I replace the oats with? X

    Reply
    • Bec
      Bec on March 14, 2018 at 8:25 am

      Thanks Paris!! You could use a Gluten-free flour for this one 🙂

      Reply
      • Lyn
        Lyn on March 16, 2018 at 1:04 am

        Aren’t oats gluten free?

        Reply
        • Bec
          Bec on March 16, 2018 at 9:39 am

          in australia, oats are actually classified as containing gluten.

          Reply

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