High-energy slice

Author: Rebecca Johnston

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

Serves: 12 (makes 12 slices)

Time to make: 50 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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150g reduced-fat spread

3 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups porridgeoatmeal, cookedX oatsoatmeal uncookedX

¼ cup shredded coconut

3 tablespoons sliced almonds

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

¾ cup dried cranberries

½ cup sultanasgolden raisinsX

150g apple sauce

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180ºC. Lightly grease a 24x16cm baking tin.

2 Melt spread and honey in a pan over a low heat, then add vanilla. Set aside to cool.

3 Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add liquid mixture and apple sauce. Mix until dry ingredients are coated well. Press mixture into baking dish.

4 Bake for 40 minutes or until starting to turn golden. Cool well then cut in slices. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze sliced portions.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 245 cal

Kilojoules 1025 kJ

Protein 4 g

Total fat 12 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Carbohydrates 30 g

Sugar 18 g

Dietary fibre 3 g

Sodium 50 mg

Calcium 40 mg

Iron 2 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.