Apricot oat slice recipe

Almonds pair perfectly with apricot, and one of my favourite ways to combine them is in this soft, juicy apricot oat slice recipe.

These flapjack-like bites are sweet and oaty, with the almonds adding a gorgeous crunch.

Here's how to make them.

Ingredients

Equipment

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200C/390F (180C/355F fan assisted)

Put the butter, vanilla and syrup in a microwave safe bowl.

Melt in 30 second bursts, stirring between each burst until the butter has dissolved.

Add the apricots and nuts.

Add the oats.

Mix well.

Add the egg.

Stir through.

Transfer the mixture to the greased tin.

Press down firmly all over.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, then leave to cool completely in the tin.

When cooled, tip out onto a board.

And cut into 16 squares with a sharp knife.

Let me know if you try this yummy apricot oat slice. It's perfect for a decadent breakfast treat!

More reasons to enjoy almonds

Almonds are believed to lend all sorts of health benefits when eaten as part of a balanced diet:

• Heart health - the thiamine in almonds supports proper function of the heart, while the linolic acid and plant sterols are thought to help maintain healthy blood cholesterol levels. Almonds are also low in saturated fats and naturally sodium free.
• Energy - almonds are packed with protein, carbs and unsaturated gat. They're also high in calcium, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous and riboflavin and contain iron, niacin and thiamine to support a normal, energy-yielding metabolism.  Finally, folate, iron, magnesium, niacin and riboflavin in almonds may help to reduce tiredness and fatigue.
• Other benefits - the nutrients in almonds may support antioxidant activity in cells, help maintain healthy skin and support normal psychological and nervous system function.
• Almonds are also naturally gluten free.

What's your favourite way to enjoy almonds?

Note: this website does not offer medical advice and any information given should not be taken as a substitute for advice from a medical professional.

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Apricot oat slice recipe

Almonds pair perfectly with apricot, and one of my favourite ways to combine them is in this soft, juicy apricot oat slice recipe.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: British

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: apricot flapjacks, apricot oat bars, apricot oat slice, apricot oat slice recipe

Servings: 16 squares

Calories: 295kcal

Author: Emily Leary

Ingredients

• 200 g (7.1 oz) butter (plus a little extra for greasing)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 200 g (7.1 oz) golden syrup
• 200 g (7.1 oz) dried apricots roughly chopped
• 100 g (3.5 oz) almonds
• 400 g (14.1 oz) rolled oats
• 1 medium free range egg

Equipment

• Weighing scales
• Measuring spoons
• Large microwave-safe bowl
• Kitchen knife
• Chopping board
• Wooden spoon
• Small roasting tray
• Wire cooling rack

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 200C/390F (180C/355F fan assisted)
• Put the butter, vanilla and syrup in a microwave safe bowl. Melt in 30 second bursts, stirring between each burst until the butter has dissolved.
• Stir in the apricots, oats and nuts.
• Add the egg and stir through.
• Transfer the mixture to the greased tin and press down firmly all over.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, then leave to cool completely in the tin.
• When cooled, tip out and cut into 16 squares with a sharp knife.

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Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 778IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg

* Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.

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