Apricot Oat Slice
Ingredients
- 2 400g cans apricots, drained
- 3 cups date puree (1 1/2 cup water + 1 1/2 cup dates blended)
- 1/2 cup rice bran oil
- 1/2 cup coconut shredded
- 1 cup rice flour
- 3 cups rolled oats (finely cut)
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1 tsp ground ginger or 1 tbsp ginger puree (optional)
Directions
- Pre-heat oven to 180C
- Mix all ingredients (except apricots) in a large mixing bowl
- Select a baking tray approximately 200x300mm and brush lightly with oil.
- Press half of the mixture onto the baking tray.
- Drain the apricots well and take out any stones. Crush with your fingers, place on top of the oat base and press down.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mix evenly and press down evenly. Spray or brush a little oil on top to help stop it burning.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 180C or until golden.
- Cool and then cut into slabs with a serrated knife.
Source
The revive cafe cookbook, Jeremy Dixon, 2013