Oaty apricot slice

Serves: 15

Time to make: 45 mins

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oatsoatmeal uncookedX
1 cup self-raising flour
⅓ cup brown sugarlight brown cane sugarX
⅓ cup honey
6 tablespoons reduced-fat spread
1 egg white
handful raisins or sultanasgolden raisinsX
handful dried apricots, chopped

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Instructions

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1 In the microwave melt the spread and honey. In a large mixing bowl combine rolled oats, flour, sugar and dried fruit. Add the spread and egg white to dry ingredients. Combine well. Press mixture into a sprayed Pyrex dish (not too large) and spread the mixture evenly.

2 Bake 20-25 minutes on 180°C until golden brown. Only when the mixture is cold should the slice be cut, otherwise it will break.

Recipe supplied by Healthy Food Guide reader, Carolyn Currie (Auckland)

HFG tip

Carolyn says: "This delicious slice always turns out great. I have tried the slice without the apricots and added more raisins or sultanas. I just use what I have in the cupboard. At least with making it yourself you know what the ingredients are."

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 143 cal

Kilojoules 600 kJ

Protein 2.9 g

Total fat 3.4 g

Saturated fat 0.6 g

Carbohydrates 25.8 g

Sugar 12 g

Dietary fibre 1.6 g

Sodium 70 mg

Calcium 25 mg

Iron 1.3 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.