Have you been looking for a healthy bars recipe that’s simple enough for kids to help with? These Fruit & Nut Cocoa Discs are one of my favourites from my Tasty Tips for Kids Cooking Class. They’re a nutritious, dairy-free snack, and kids love getting involved — especially if you let them choose the cookie cutter shapes.
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Fruit & Nut Cocoa Discs Recipe
No oven needed — just mix, press, chill and cut. It’s a great one for little hands.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup dried raisins or cranberries
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup barley malt or rice syrup
Method
1. Put all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Warm the syrup in a small saucepan.
3. Stir the syrup into the dry ingredients and mix well.
4. Transfer to a cutting board. With wet hands, press down into a square and allow to set in the fridge.
5. Using a cookie cutter, cut into circles or shapes of your choosing.
6. Store in a glass container.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Fruit & Nut Cocoa Discs dairy-free?
Yes — there’s no dairy in this recipe, making it a handy option for kids avoiding milk-based ingredients.
Can I swap the seeds or dried fruit for something else?
Yes, this recipe is easy to adapt. You can swap the sunflower or pumpkin seeds for other seeds you have on hand, and use whichever dried fruit your family prefers instead of raisins or cranberries.
Do I need to bake these?
No baking required. The mixture is pressed into shape and set in the fridge, then cut into discs once firm.
How should I store them?
Keep them in a sealed glass container in the fridge and enjoy them within a few days for the best texture and freshness.
Can kids help make these?
Absolutely — this is a great one for little hands. Kids can help mix the dry ingredients and pick the cookie cutter shapes for cutting the discs.
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