Oaty chocolate squares
I’ve been baking for lunchboxes, and this yummy little slice is always a hit.
With a crispy, coconutty oat base and a chocolate topping, you won’t believe how easy it is to throw together. The perfect lunchbox (or just because) treat!
Description
I have adapted this from Alison Holst’s microwave oaty squares recipe (I prefer the oven-baked crunch!)
Ingredients
- 125 g butter (salted)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup nut butter (i use a very generous tablespoon, and smooth or crunchy both work well)
- 1/2 cup chocolate (approx 90g, milk or dark both work well)
Oaty squares
Chocolate topping
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 160°C fan bake (or 180°C regular.)- 3
Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over a low heat. Add sugars, oats, coconut and vanilla and mix well.- 4
Press into a lined 20cm square tin. Make sure it is well compacted (I use a sheet of baking paper on top to press the slice down firmly.)- 5
Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the slice is golden brown and nicely toasted on top.Chocolate topping- 6
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Gently melt the nut butter and chocolate together (I do this in the microwave in 30-second increments.) Stir together well and spread on top of the baked base.- 8
Chill and slice when firm.Baking, Lunchbox, Oat, Chocolate, Slice, Squares - 2
Oaty squares
