Chocolate and apricot slice

Author: Rebecca Johnston

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

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Indulge in a square – or two of this delicious, low calorie chocolate and apricot slice, so simple and is seriously divine!

Serves: 12 (makes 12 slices)

Time to make: 40 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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310g bottle apple sauce

½ cup cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup flour

1 egg, beaten

¼ cup skim milk

½ cup dark chocolate chips

15 dried apricots, halved

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Instructions

1 Heat oven to 175ºC. Grease a 24x16cm baking tin with a little reduced-fat spread.

2 In a large bowl, mix apple sauce and dry ingredients until just combined. Do nox over-mix. While stirring gently, add egg and milk. Add chocolate chips then apricots.

3 Pour into prepared tray and bake for 30 minutes until springy to touch. Leave to cool and cut in 12 slices. Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze sliced portions.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 103cal

Kilojoules 430kJ

Protein 3g

Total fat 3g

–Saturated fat 1g

Carbohydrates 20g

–Sugars 8g

Dietary fibre 2g

Sodium 80mg

Calcium 30mg

Iron 1mg

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.

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