Pass the padkos
PACK, SNACK, CELEBRATE
For me, padkos has always been more than just a snack, it’s a little piece of South African heritage, a taste of freedom and adventure wrapped up in simple, nourishing ingredients. There’s something magical about packing a little basket or cooler and setting off into the sunset, knowing that wherever the road takes you, there’s a bite of home waiting. It’s comfort, tradition and celebration all rolled into one, and it’s made even tastier if you’re sharing it with good friends.
I’ve always loved experimenting with my picnic baskets. One of my favourites is my biltong granola bite recipe, especially when I use Wagyu biltong for a rich, indulgent twist. They’re perfect for hikes, beach days or just a little treat on the go.
WAGYU BEEF BILTONG GRANOLA BITES
100 g Forage and Feast Wagyu Beef Biltong, roughly chopped
90 g oats
100 g raisins or cranberries
50 g almonds, roughly chopped
50 g mixed seeds (linseeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds)
45 ml Forage And Feast Wildflower Honey 340g
45 ml coconut oil, melted and cooled
15 ml soy sauce
Preheat the oven to 175°C.
Grease a mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
Pack the mixture firmly into the muffin pan.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the seeds and oats are lightly toasted. Remove from the oven.
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing.
Take the granola bites out of the pan and let them cool completely before packing them into your padkos box.