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date and oat slice cut into slices
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Date and Oat Slice

This date and oat slice recipe gives you a sticky, sweet, delicious oat slice, perfect for an afternoon snack or putting in lunch boxes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Baking
Cuisine: International
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 203kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup all purpose flour (plain flour)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
  • 1 cup dates approx. 8 large pitted dates
  • ½ cup butter (125g)
  • 2 tablespoon honey

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180C / 350F. Line a bread loaf tin with baking paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, sugar, coconut and baking soda. Set aside.
  • Roughly chop the dates and add to a saucepan with the butter and honey. Cook over a low heat until the butter is melted and the dates are soft.
  • Pour the butter/honey/date mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Tip the mixture into the prepared bread tin and press down gently.
  • Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Allow to cool in the tin and then remove and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 126mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g