Ginger slice

Ginger slice

Ginger slice just got a whole lot healthier, without compromising on flavour. This low-cost ginger slice recipe is so easy to bake. Great for those morning tea shouts.

Serves: 24 (makes 24 pieces)

Time to make: 1 hr , plus 1-2 hrs chilling

Hands-on time: 25 mins

Ingredients

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spray oil

125g reduced-fat spread

½ cup soft brown sugarlight brown cane sugarX

1 ¼ cups wholemeal flour

½ cup plain flourall purpose flourX

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground ginger

½ cup apple purée

½ cup rolled oatsoatmeal uncookedX

Topping

1 tablespoon reduced-fat spread

¾ cup icingfrostingX sugar

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 tablespoon liquid honey

1 teaspoon water

¼ cup crystallised ginger, chopped

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Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly spray a baking tray with oil.

2 In a large bowl combine spread and sugar and beat until creamy. Add the remaining ingredients and beat well. The mixture will be sticky. Spoon into prepared baking tray.

3 Bake for 30-35 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

4 To make topping, place ingredients in a pan and heat until combined. Allow mixture to bubble and quickly pour over slice base while slice is still hot.

5 Sprinkle with crystallised ginger and cut in squares while still warm. Leave to cool in tray then place in fridge for 1-2 hours to set.

HFG tip

This slice keeps for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 110 cal

Kilojoules 460 kJ

Protein 1 g

Total fat 4 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 15 g

Sugar 10 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 40 mg

Calcium 10 mg

Iron 0.5 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.