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Crunchy Oat Slice Recipe

This Oat Crunchy Slice is chewy, golden and full of toasty coconut goodness. Perfect for a lunchbox snack or a quick afternoon treat.

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups Coconut
1 cup Flour
3 1/2 cups Oats
1 1/2 cups Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1 cup Butter or Margarine ((Margarine used for Vegan option))
2 tbls Golden Syrup
2 tsp Baking Soda – dissolved in 1/4 cup Milk ((Almond Milk used for Vegan option))
1 tsp Cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
  2. Mix 2 1/2 cups coconut, 1 cup flour, 3 1/2 cups oats, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a large bowl.
  3. Melt 1 cup butter or margarine and 2 tablespoons golden syrup together, then mix into the dry ingredients.
  4. Add 2 teaspoons baking soda dissolved in 1/4 cup milk (or almond milk for vegan) and stir well.
  5. Press mixture evenly into a 22 x 33 cm baking tray.
  6. Bake for about 30 minutes until golden.
  7. Cut into squares while still hot and lift out once cool.

Hints & Tips

  • For extra crunch – Let the slice cool completely before cutting so the edges firm up nicely.
  • Boost the flavour – Add a handful of chopped dried apricots or cranberries to the mixture before baking.
  • Vegan-friendly – Use margarine and almond milk instead of butter and dairy milk.

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