This recipe has been in the works for quite a while. One of my favorite free samples at Costco is the Aussie Bites. They are so stinkin’ delicious, but boy are they expensive. I may or may not sneak back for second and third samples. I’d been salivating over them for far too long so I embarked on making my own copycat version at home.
I took a picture of the ingredient list on the box and went to work. After a few attempts, I’ve finally settled on a version that seems to match the original. The funny part is my husband hates apricots and we both hate raisins so the ingredient list actually seemed kind of scary. I tried substitutions and leaving out the raisins, but just trust me when I say you need them. For once, raisins don’t ruin everything!
These bites are full of good healthy stuff and are super easy to make in a food processor. If you want, you can substitute melted coconut oil for the butter and canola oil. It’ll be different than the original, but it still tastes great.
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Homemade Aussie Bites
Homemade Aussie Bites
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup dried apricots
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup cooked quinoa*
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 24 count mini-muffin pan.
- Pour 1 cup of rolled oats into a food processor. Process for about 1 minute until oats are pulverized into oat flour.
- Add in the remaining 3/4 cup rolled oats, sugar, dried apricots, raisins, flax seed, sunflower seeds, coconut, quinoa, chia seeds, and baking soda. Pulse until apricots and raisins are in small bits.
- Pour in honey, melted butter, canola oil, and vanilla extract. Pulse just until combined.
- Divide batter among the prepared muffin tin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove pan from oven and let cool in pan on a wire cooling rack in the pan.
- Once completely cooled, remove from pan and store in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days.
Notes
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Pamela Skinner says
Love them! Great to put in school lunch boxes or take along on bike trail rides! I have # grandsons with allergies to eggs, wheat and dairy, I used coconut oil in them in place Pamof the butter and they are awesome!
Linda says
Thank you so much for this recipe!!!!
We had these when we were visiting some friends in PA and now – back in Germany – I started to crave them when I gave a friend some travel tips for the US.
So I just made them and they are beyond delicious ❤️
Cindy Gulden says
I have never had Aussie Bites, but wondered if you could use dates instead of apricots since I have those on hand. Thanks! I love your recipes!
Raquel says
I have to say THANK YOU for this recipe. Literally a dead on copy cat. I tried making a vegan version and it turned out quite well. Basically I used vegan butter and also threw in a “flax egg” (basically a little flax in a spoonful of warm water to make a slurry) to help the ingredients bind. I have also substituted the canola for coconut oil. The recipe is cool prof even with these substitutions. I will treasure this recipe forever! And my 87 year old Aussie bites loving grandma is going to be so happy when I share!
Daisy says
These are so delicious!
I tried Aussie bites a few years ago when a friend gave me some, but I don’t have a Costco membership… So made this recipe and they are sooo good.
I used uncooked quinoa. and after I had finished combining everything, just before baking, the batter seemed a little dry and crumbly so I added 1 to 2 tablespoons of water just to moisten it a bit and they turned out great!
Next time I think I’ll add some walnuts; I think they would go really well.
Sharon says
My son in law loves Aussie bites from Costco, so did the rest of our family. I added chocolate and peanut butter chips. They’re in the oven now. Thanks for the recipe.
Todd says
Excellent recipe! My kids love them and the fact that they’re nutritious makes it that much better. Thanks for sharing!
Kels says
The last time I tried a recipe for Aussie bites (different one) my husband described them as sawdust. Ha. This one worked. I loved the cooked quinoa in it and the recipe was flexible. I accidentally left out the sugar, but they were fine. Possibly a little less addictive without the sugar, but still excellent. Thanks for sharing!
Anne says
So very easy to make. So very delicious. So much cheaper to make than buying in Costco. Followed recipe exactly except Included half teaspoon salt. Delighted with the taste. Will try cooked quinoa next time for less gritty bite.
Hannah says
Great! A real hit and we think tastes just like the real thing and a fraction of the cost.