This Healthy Oat Slice is a delicious breakfast on the go or snack recipe that your family will love. The recipe is versatile and can be adapted to suit the tastes of your family, it is freezer friendly and Thermomix instructions are also included.
Why you will love this recipe:
This Oat Slice is packed with flavour thanks to the inclusion of pepitas, sunflower seeds, cranberries, chia seeds and more. You will also love that this slice is:
- Versatile – you can alter the recipe to suit your families tastes – and also what you have in the pantry.
- Freezer Friendly – this slice can be stored for up to three months in the freezer.
- Filling – although I suggest cutting into 16 bars, you can cut the slice into smaller bite sized pieces for the kids.
Ingredients & Substitutions:
As mentioned, this is a really versatile recipe that allows for multiple substitutions including:
- Coconut Oil – melted butter can be used instead.
- Cranberries – you can use sultanas, raisins or chopped up apricots instead.
- Wholemeal Flour – Plain Flour or Gluten Free Flour can also be used.
- Almonds – you can omit the almonds or substitute them for another variety such as cashews or macadamias.
- Brown Sugar – you can omit the brown sugar from this recipe if you wish.
How to Make this Healthy Oat Slice
- To make this slice, simply toast the rolled oats, pepitas, sunflower seeds and almonds.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine – the mixture will be sticky.
- Transfer to your prepared slice tin and bake.
- Once cool, cut into bars.
Tips for making this Healthy Oat Slice:
- If you don’t have coconut oil, you can use butter in it’s place.
- You can also use plain and gluten free flour in this recipe.
- The nuts can be omitted to allow this slice to be added to lunchboxes.
- This slice is freezer friendly.
You may also enjoy these recipes:
- Nut Free Muesli Slice
- Seedy Muesli Slice
- No Bake Apricot Muesli Bar Recipe
- Anzac Slice
- Homemade Peanut Butter and Honey Muesli Bars
- Easy Anzac Biscuits
- 3 Ingredient Rice Bubble Bars Recipe
Healthy Oat Slice
This Healthy Oat Slice recipe is packed full of delicious natural ingredients and makes a great breakfast on the go. Both regular and Thermomix instructions included.
Equipment
- 28 x 18cm slice tin
- Baking Tray
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats 110 grams
- ¼ cup flaked almonds
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup pepitas
- ½ cup coconut oil melted. 130 grams
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 1 cup wholemeal flour 150 grams
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup dried cranberries 150 grams
- 2 tablespoons coconut 20 grams
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
- Place the rolled oats, almonds, sunflower seeds and pepitas on a tray lined with baking paper and bake for around 10 minutes or until golden
- Place the remaining dry ingredients into a large bowl and stir to combine. Add the tasted rolled oat mixture along with the egg, honey, coconut oil and vanilla and stir until combined. The mixture will be quite sticky which is normal.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared slice tray and push down using the back of a spoon. Bake in over for 25 – 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in tin for 10 minutes before turning onto a rack to cool further, then cut into bars/slices and enjoy!
Thermomix Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
- Place the rolled oats, almonds, sunflower seeds and pepitas on a tray lined with baking paper and bake for around 10 minutes or until golden
- If the coconut oil is solid, add to your Thermomix bowl and cook for 3 minutes, 50 degrees, speed 2 to melt.
- Place the remaining ingredients (including the toasted rolled oat mixture) into your Thermomix bowl and mix for 12 seconds, speed 4, REVERSE to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for a further 5 seconds, speed 4, REVERSE.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared slice tray and push down using the back of a spoon. Bake in over for 25 – 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in tin for 10 minutes before turning onto a rack to cool further, then cut into bars/slices and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have coconut oil, you can use butter in it’s place.
- You can also use plain and gluten free flour in this recipe.
- The nuts can be omitted to allow this slice to be added to lunchboxes.
- This slice is freezer friendly.
Nutrition
Serving: 0gCalories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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jo
what is LSA mix?
thank you!
Lauren
Hi Jo, It’s ground almonds, sunflower seeds and linseed. You can find it in the health food aisle at most supermarkets or make your own 🙂
EssentiallyJess
Oh they look delicious! Will have to give these a go this week
laurenm83
Thanks, you will love them!
Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me
Crap if I wasn’t so lazy I’d totally make those they look YUMMO!
laurenm83
Thanks! They are worth it!
Kate Thompson
Love how you’ve added all the super foods. I’m trying to stay away from refined sugar, any ideas on substitutes for the brown sugar?
laurenm83
Thanks Kate, next time I’m going to replace the brown sugar with Rice Malt Syrup. Will let you know how I go!
floodproofmum
Hmmm I have some leftover cereal in the cupboard. I can see a creation coming up. Thanks for the inspiration.
laurenm83
Thank you! Happy to help, I hope you enjoy!
Eva Lewis (The Mulititasking Mummy)
They look delicious! I reckon I’d be eating them through the day too.