Blueberry macadamia oat slice

Author: Tamika O'Neill

Photographer: John Paul Urizar

Full of fibre, this fruity oat slice is perfect when you want a sweet treat that's a bit healthier than regular slices.

Serves: 16

Time to make: 55 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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1½ cups rolled oatsoatmeal uncookedX
1½ cups plain wholemeal flour
¾ cup shredded coconut
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup unsalted macadamias, chopped
¹⁄³ cup honey
100g reduced-fat table spread, melted
500g fresh or frozen blueberries
¼ cup cornflourcornstarchX

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 170°C. Lightly grease a 20cm square cake pan and line with baking paper, leaving an overhang of 3cm.

2 Place oats, flour, coconut, cinnamon, baking powder, macadamias, honey and table spread in a mixing bowl, stirring well to combine. Press a third of the mixture into base of prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.

3 Place blueberries in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 40 seconds or until just soft. Add cornflour, lightly crushing with a fork to combine.

4 Spread blueberry mixture over oat mixture to form an even layer. Scatter remaining oat mixture on top and bake slice for a further 25 minutes or until golden. Cool completely in pan before cutting into 16 squares and serving.

HFG tip

Instead of blueberries, try using another dark red berry (they contain anthocyanins, a protective antioxidant) like blackberry, mulberry or boysenberry.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 175cal

Kilojoules 733kJ

Protein 3.4g

Total fat 7.1g

–Saturated fat 3.1g

Carbohydrates 22.6g

–Sugars 9.6g

Dietary fibre 4.3g

Sodium 23mg

Calcium 15mg

Iron 1.1mg

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.