How can you not make this oat slice with a title like that, right? But looks aside, if you need a wholesome, easy-to-make slice that will satisfy your sweet tooth but is a little more nutritious than a store-bought treat, this might be it.
It ain't pretty, but this slice is sweet, buttery and super quick to make. And if oats are your thing, try my no-bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bar.
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Why This Recipe Works
Ingredients & Substitutes
Vegan buttery spread. Using butter gives this oat slice shortbread vibes.
Raw sugar. I always use raw sugar in my cooking, but you could also use brown.
Two flours. Yes, I know - it's a pain in the butt. But adding whole flour to the recipe adds fibre and a little nuttiness. You can just use all-purpose flour, if you like.
Apple sauce. Besides adding sweetness, the pectin in apple sauce helps to hold the slice together. I use it in my vegan vanilla cupcakes and it binds like a dream.
Desiccated coconut. Use the smaller desiccated coconut flakes rather than shredded coconut. Small flakes are best here to help with binding.
Dried fruit. I pretty much always use sultanas in this slice, but you could swap them out for currants, chopped dried apricots or any dried fruit you like.
Step-by-Step Guide
You'll find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Steps 1-3.
Gently melt the butter, sugar and vanilla in a saucepan over low-medium heat. The sugar doesn't need to be completely dissolved, but we want the butter nice and melty. Remove from the heat and add the apple sauce and give it a good whisk. Set aside.
Step 4.
Combine the dry ingredients, other than the sultanas, in a mixing bowl.
Steps 5-7.
Add the melted butter mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until almost combined and then throw in the sultanas and fold them through.
Steps 8-9.
Transfer the batter to a lined square baking pan and press it down well. The mixture is thick and sticky so I wet my offset spatula to smooth it out easier. There is a fair amount of finger licking that goes on here, no judgment.
Step 10.
Transfer the oat slice to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes at 170℃ (340℉) or until golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before cutting the slice into bars while still slightly warm.
Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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Make This Recipe
Ugly But Delicious Oat Slice
Equipment
- 9x9" baking pan
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan butter melted and then cooled (125g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup apple sauce 130g
- ½ cup raw sugar or brown for a more caramel flavour, 125g
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour 113g
- ¾ cup wholemeal flour 113g
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 5g
- 2 teaspoon baking powder 10g
- 1 cup rolled oats 100g
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅔ cup desiccated coconut 55g
- ½ cup sultanas approx 80g
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 170℃ (340℉) and line a 9x9" baking pan.
- Add the butter, sugar and vanilla to a saucepan and gently melt together over low-medium heat. The sugar doesn't need to be completely dissolved, but we want the butter nice and melty.
- Remove from the heat and add the apple sauce and give it a good whisk. Set aside.
- Combine the dry ingredients, except the sultanas, to a medium-large mixing bowl.
- Add the melted butter mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until almost combined and then throw in the sultanas and fold them through.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and press down firmly to level and compact.
- Pop in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15-minutes before slicing into bars.
- Cool the bars completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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