Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a rectangular baking tin (30 x 20 x 6cm) with baking paper and set aside.

Step 2

Place quinoa, linseeds (flaxseeds) and chia seeds into mixing bowl and mill 20 sec/speed Transfer into a bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Place apple into mixing bowl and grate 2 sec/speed 5, until even consistency is achieved. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with a spatula.

Step 4

Add pitted dates, dried apricots and dried cranberries and chop Turbo/1 sec/3 times, or until fruit is evenly chopped. Scrape down sides of the bowl with a spatula.

Step 5

Add all remaining ingredients, including reserved seed mixture, and combine 30 sec/speed 3.

Step 6

Transfer mixture into prepared baking tin. Press mixture down evenly and smooth surface with the back of the spoon.

Step 7

Bake for 15-20 minutes (180°C) or until lightly browned. Allow to cool in tin for 15 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely on a wire rack (approx. 1hr). Cut into 16 bars and serve.