Name: Fat-Free Date and Apricot Slice recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup dates chopped; 1/2 cup dried apricots; 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 cup oats; 1 1/4 cup wholemeal plain flour; 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda; 2 tbs golden syrup

by ailsa80 Last updated on 07/23/2019

A quick and easy slice that is good for lunch boxes and a snack. - ailsa80

Ingredients

1 cup dates chopped
1/2 cup dried apricots
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup oats
1 1/4 cup wholemeal plain flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tbs golden syrup

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 160c fan forced and grease a slice tray.
Step 2

Combine dates and apricots in a large bowl and add golden syrup, bicarbonate of soda and water.
Step 3

Let sit for 15 minutes.
Step 4

Combine sugar, oats and sifted flour and add to date mix. Stir until well combined.
Step 5

Spread into prepared tray and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden on top.
Step 6

Stand for 5 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool.