Ginger slice

First published: Jun 2012

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

Total cost: $9.60 / $5.40 per serve

(at time of publication)

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

Instructions

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 110cal

Kilojoules 460kJ

Protein 1g

Total fat 4g

–Saturated fat 1g

Carbohydrates 15g

–Sugars 10g

Dietary fibre 1g

Sodium 40mg

Calcium 10mg

Iron 0.5mg

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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