Apricot Oat Slice
This delicious healthy apricot oat slice has a thick layer of dried apricot puree through the centre. There's a lovely contrast between the crunchy, crumbly flapjack layers and the soft apricot which is just irresistible.
Equipment
- immersion blender (can also mash with a fork)
- 20 x 10 cm baking tray
Ingredients
- 100 g dried apricots
- 120 g porridge or rolled oats
- 50 g butter
- 2 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Roughly chop the apricots. Place in a small bowl or jug and cover with boiling water. Leave to one side.
- Preheat the oven to 160 degrees (140 fan).
- Line a 20 x 10 cm baking tin with baking paper. A 2lb (900 g) loaf tin should be about the right size.
- Add the butter and honey to a pan, and melt over a low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the oats. Mix well.
- Drain the apricots and blitz to a puree with a hand blender. Or puree in a small food processor. Alternatively, you can chop and mash them with a fork.
- Place half of the oat mixture in the lined tin. Then add the apricot filling. Spread over the base with a spoon and/or your fingers.
- Top with the remaining oat mixture. Squish down firmly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to cook in the tray.
- Remove from the tray and cut into 6 slices.
Notes
- If liked, add a pinch of ground cardamom, allspice or cinnamon to the pureed apricots.
- You can also add 50 g of chopped nuts to the oat mixture. Almonds go especially well.
- If you want to make double the quantity of these delicious apricot oat slices, use a 20 x 20 cm baking tin.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 21.1gProtein: 2.9gFat: 8.2gSaturated Fat: 4.5gFiber: 2.4gSugar: 7.5g
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