Kid's Snacks (7-9 years)

Apricot UFOs

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Apricot UFOs

Apricot UFOs - Homemade fruit bars in a fun new shape - flying saucers!

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Health Score:
74 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
Calories:
278
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

With little fat and a lot of fiber, these cute apricot UFO's are a great small snack between meals. The nuts also provide unsaturated fatty acids from nuts, and the apricots contain cell-protecting carotenoids.

You can vary the juice and nuts to your heart's content and according to your personal preferences. Juice alternatives: apricot, peach, mango. Nut alternatives: hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, almonds

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie278 cal.(13 %)
Protein7 g(7 %)
Fat7 g(6 %)
Carbohydrates42 g(28 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage7 g(23 %)
Vitamin A0.8 mg(100 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E1.7 mg(14 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin3.9 mg(33 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate24 μg(8 %)
Pantothenic acid1 mg(17 %)
Biotin8.1 μg(18 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C25 mg(26 %)
Potassium981 mg(25 %)
Calcium68 mg(7 %)
Magnesium93 mg(31 %)
Iron3.1 mg(21 %)
Iodine5 μg(3 %)
Zinc1.3 mg(16 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.6 g
Uric acid77 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
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Ingredients

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5
Ingredients
9 ozs dried Apricot
3 ozs Cashews
3 ozs Oats
6 Tbsps Orange juice (plus more as needed)
40 Wafer ((about 1.5)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
CashewOatsOrange juiceApricot
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Large knife, 1 Cutting board, 1 Bowl, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Hand mixer, 1 Mini food processor (optional)

Preparation steps

1.
Apricot UFOs preparation step 1

Finely chop dried apricots and cashews with a large knife or in a mini processor.

2.
Apricot UFOs preparation step 2

Mix in oats and orange juice to form a paste, adding more juice as needed. 

3.
Apricot UFOs preparation step 3

Shape with hands into walnut-sized balls and flatten slightly between two wafer cookies. UFOs can be refrigerated about 3-4 days in a tightly sealed container.