Sunflower Seed Slice

I have been experimenting with snacks which are low in sugar, contain natural chocolate but are also packed with nutritious seeds, nuts and fruits. I thought I'd give this one a go, based on sunflower seeds as they are so inexpensive, and I enjoyed the result very much ... 5 days in a row!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup finely chopped dates
• 1/2 cup sultanas
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 2 tablespoons of golden syrup
• 100 grams of butter (olive oil for dairy free)
• Optional: 1/2 cup of cherries, raisins, dried fruit, coconut, cashews, macadamia nuts etc
• Adults: Add a touch of brandy or rum

Method

1. Melt butter and stir in golden syrup and honey. 
2. Add sunflower seeds, sultanas, chopped dates, cocoa and other ingredients into a bowl and stir until all combined
3. Press firmly into a 20cm square or rectangular baking tray
4. Bake for 15 minutes in a medium oven
5. Refrigerate for 2 hours then cut up into slices