Chewy oat slice (GF, DF)
chewy oat slice (GF, DF)
Soft chewy and naturally sweet, this banana slice is gluten free, dairy free and designed for steady energy without refined sugar. Cashew nut butter creates a fudgy texture, dates add a gentle sweetness and oats and ground almonds give structure without heaviness. The whole food ingredients nourish blood sugar, gut health and the nervous system.
Ideal for batch baking and sharing.
Why this recipe works
Ripe bananas + dates provide natural sweetness and moisture for the soft chewy texture
Gluten free oats and ground almonds create structure and a gentle crunch
Ground flaxseed supports digestion, hormones and acts as a natural binder
Dark chocolate delivers antioxidants without the sugar hit of sweet chocolate
chewy oat slice
Ingredients
Makes -
2 x overripe bananas, mashed
45g coconut oil, melted
30g cashew nut butter
40g honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
120g gluten free oats
60g ground almonds
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch sea salt
8-10 dates (stone removed), finely chopped
60g dark chocolate 85%, melted (thin drizzle on the top)
Method
Preheat the oven to FAN 170. Line a 20 x 20 cm baking tin with parchment, leaving overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the banana. Stir in coconut oil, cashew nut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the oats, ground almonds, ground flaxseed, cinnamon and sea salt. Mix until a thick even mixture forms. Then fold in the chopped dates.
Rest for 10 minutes to allow the flaxseed and oats to absorb the moisture. This step is crucial for a chewy slice.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared tin. Press down firmly and evenly using the back of a spoon.
Bake for 20 minutes, until lightly golden at the edges and just set in the middle.
Cool completely in the tin.
Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate over the cooled base, chill briefly to set and then cut. Finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt flakes.
Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days
Freezes well for upto 1 month
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Kitchen staples
odourless coconut oil - all the benefits of cooking with coconut oil but none of the taste!
