Date and oat slices
Date and oat slices are energy packed slices made using wholesome ingredients and are perfect for lunchboxes, picnics or simply to enjoy at home.
Equipment
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Kitchen scales
- Measuring jug
- Medium sized saucepan
- 2 stirring spoons
- 1 Teaspoon
- Knife
- Large bowl
- Sieve
- Non stick baking parchment
- Baking tin 20cm by 30cm (about 8" by 12")
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
For the filling
- 300 g dried dates
- 40 g granulated sugar
- 100 ml water
- 2 tsps vanilla essence
For the crumble
- 200 g flour
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 150 g butter
- 120 g oats
- 120 g granulated sugar
Instructions
To make the date filling
- Chop the dates, place in a pan with the sugar, vanilla essence and water and stir. Simmer until the dates have softened and the mixture resembles pulp. Add more water if needed. Leave to cool.
To make the crumble
- Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the baking powder and butter. Rub in the butter.
- Add the oats and granulated sugar and mix.
To assemble the date and oat slices
- Line the tin with non stick baking parchment.
- Place half the crumble mixture into the base of the tin and compact with the back of a spoon.
- Spread the date filling over the base leaving a small gap around the edge so that the filling does not seep out while it is baking.
- Spread the remaining half of the crumble mixture over the top of the date filling and sprinkle a few extra oats on top.
To bake
- Bake in the centre of the oven as 190C, 375F, gas mark 5 until golden (around 20 to 30 minutes).
- Place on a wire cooling rack and leave to cool in the tin. Cut into squares or rectangles when cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 151IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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