Low Sodium Aussie Bites

Packed with wholesome, nutrient-dense ingredients, these Low Sodium Aussie Bites are the perfect grab-and-go snack for busy days. This recipe combines heart-healthy rolled oats, protein-packed quinoa, chia seeds, and flaxseed meal with naturally sweet dried fruits like apricots, raisins, and cranberries, all tied together by the richness of honey and unsweetened applesauce. Unlike traditional Aussie Bites, this version keeps sodium levels low while still delivering big on flavor and texture, making them an ideal choice for a healthier lifestyle. With just 15 minutes of prep and bake time, these soft, chewy bites are easy to whip up and store beautifully for a week of wholesome snacking. Perfect for lunchboxes, pre-workout energy, or a satisfying mid-afternoon treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 1 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
• 0.5 cup Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup Quinoa
• 0.25 cup Chia seeds
• 0.25 cup Flaxseed meal
• 0.5 cup Dried apricots
• 0.5 cup Raisins
• 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, shredded coconut, whole wheat flour, quinoa, chia seeds, and flaxseed meal. Stir well until all dry ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

Step 3

Roughly chop the dried apricots and add them to the bowl along with raisins, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds. Mix these into the dry ingredients.

Step 4

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter together with honey. Stir occasionally until completely liquified.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the unsweetened applesauce and vanilla extract.

Step 6

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until everything is evenly combined. The mixture should be moist but not too wet.

Step 7

Add baking powder and stir through the mixture well to ensure it is evenly distributed.

Step 8

Spoon the mixture into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup to the top and pressing down lightly to compact.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges start to lightly brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the Aussie Bites to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Store the Aussie Bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze them for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(918.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3419.1

Total Fat 175.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.7g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 1150.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 436.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.5g	0%
Total Sugars 211.8g
Protein 70.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 576.7mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 3359.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.8%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 48.4%