Copycat Costco Auss ie Bites

• 13⁄4 cups old fashioned oats, divided

• 1⁄4 cup granular sugar

• 1⁄4 cup dried apricots

• 1⁄4 cup raisins

• 1⁄4 cup ground flaxseed

• 1⁄4 cup sunflower seeds

• 1⁄4 cup unsweetened coconut shreds

• 1⁄4 cup cooked quinoa

• 2 Tbsp chia seeds

• 1⁄4 tsp baking soda

• 1⁄4 cup honey

• 1⁄2 cup coconut oil, melted

• 1⁄2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mist a 24 count mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

2. Place 1 cup of the oats into a food processor and pulse until finely processed. Add in the remaining 3⁄4 cup oats, sugar, apricots, raisins, flaxseed, sunflower seeds, coconut, quinoa, chia seeds, and baking soda; pulse until apricots and raisins are in small bits.

3. Pour in honey, coconut oil, and vanilla extract; pulse just until combined.

4. Divide mixture among the prepared muffin tin, filling flush with the muffin tin, gently packing the mixture into the muffin well.

5. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before removing. Store in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days or freeze for later. Makes 24 bites.