Get the same delicious taste of Aussie Bites at home with this easy copycat recipe! Using the same list of ingredients as the original, this homemade version is sure to be the best one you’ll find. Give it a try and enjoy all the flavor of Aussie Bites anytime, anywhere!
This recipe has been extensively tested and refined over time to ensure that it accurately replicates the taste and texture of store-bought Aussie Bites. We started by studying the ingredient list on the package and then conducted multiple trials to determine the best ratios of ingredients and cooking times. We are confident that this recipe is a true copycat of the original and that it will provide a similar experience for the home cook.
What do Aussie Bites taste like? Aussie Bites have a chewy and slightly crispy texture, thanks to the combination of oats, quinoa, and dried fruits. They are slightly sweet from the combination of honey, coconut, and apricots. The bites are satisfying and filling, making them a great on-the-go snack option for both adults and children and a great breakfast.
Canola Oil Replacement
Canola oil is used in the original store-bought bakery good, but you can also use melted coconut oil, melted butter, vegetable oil, avocado oil, or other similar liquid fats.
Cooked or Uncooked Quinoa
This recipe can be made with both cooked or uncooked quinoa in the same amount. Cooked quinoa leads to a slightly softer end result, but both work in the recipe.
Replacing Apricots or Raisins
This recipe uses dried apricots and raisins. You can substitute these items with similar dried fruits, but you cannot just leave them out. Other dried stonefruits like dried peaches and dried nectarines are great replacements for dried apricots. Raisins can be replaced with dried cranberries, craisins, dried dates, or dried prunes.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
To store Aussie Bites, place them in an airtight container and keep them at room temperature. They will last for up to 5 days in the container. You can also freeze Aussie Bites for longer storage. To freeze them, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer the bites to a resealable plastic bag or airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw the bites at room temperature before serving.
I wanted to find a sugar-free, healthy snack because I have given up sugar completely.
I read some of the comments and made these using cooked quinoa. I also added 1/2 C of vanilla protein powder and some craisins along with all the other dried fruit. I did not add the canola oil and used the 1/4 C butter only for oil. They were DELICIOUS! I took a few to my neighbor and she wants more! lol! I let them cool completely before removing them from the silicone muffin pan, because they are fragile when warm.
I volunteer with a group of moms that go to a local university and hand out homemade treats one morning a week. One of the students requested some protein-based treats. I tested out this recipe tonight (just a half-batch) with a small modification to bump up the protein. Since others said that the Aussie bites were pretty sweet, instead of the sugar, I substituted protein powder (in my half-recipe version, I put 1/4 cup, but for the full-recipe, it would be 1/2 cup). I also subbed apple sauce for the butter to cut the fat a little but everything else was true to the original recipe. I was very happy with how they turned out. It bumped up the protein per bite to 3g each so a win all the way around! Thanks for the good recipe!
I made this recipe. i used ground chia seeds and did not use sunflower seeds because i didn’t have them. They turned out so good. They are delicious even before you bake them. My husband and I both liked them. This will probably be a weekly recipe for us. I will try different fruits but i really don’t know how you could improve on this. YUM!!!!
Delish! I had a little trouble with them being too crumbly. They wouldn’t hold their shape. BUT I found out by happy accident that if I use quinoa hot out of the pot, they hold together perfectly. Also pecans work as well as sunflower seeds.
Very easy to make and delicious!
These taste even better than the originals – according to my husband who is a big fan. However, despite packing the mixture down, it has overflowed onto my oven and then the bites deflate again once removed. I then pack them in to the pans again and bake a little longer plus clean up oven mess. Happened each of the three times I made this recipe.
Taste great. My were crumbly. Any advice
These came out delicious! I have diverticulitis, so I ground all the seeds in a coffee grinder. And substituted dried cherries for the raisins. Worked great!
I made these last night to take on an active day with a six year old. We both enjoyed them very much – he asked that I give his mom the recipe. I omitted the granulated sugar, sweetened with maple syrup in place of honey, added some almond flour, hemp seeds, a little salt and topped them with a tiny bit of coarse salt. Thank you for the delicious treat!