Want a snack which is
both filling and low in calories? Then this might do the trick! I love making
this healthy little treat, firstly because I don't feel guilty nibbling on one
during the day, but also because it's so quick and simple to make.
It is so easy when we are hungry to grab a packet of crisps
or a chocolate bar and it is these mid day snacks which can catch us out on our
healthy eating endeavour. Often these foods satisfy us only temporarily which
causes us to snack more and make more unhealthy food choices. For me, these slices
always curb my sugar cravings while still providing me with some goodness and
filling me up until my next meal time. I have included lots of porridge oats, a
mixture of whole meal and plain flour and some flaxseed. These ingredients
(particularly flaxseed -because it is so high in fibre) are great at filling us
up and so we feel less hungry for longer.
The best thing about it is you can add in whatever healthy additions you like to make your own favourite slices. I love combining
dried cranberries and pumpkins seeds, but why not try not raisin and almond or date
and poppy seed, it's entirely up to you!
This recipes makes between 20-25 slices, depending on how
big you cut your portions.
Ingredients:
100g desiccated coconut (lightly toasted)
125g porridge
50g brown sugar
150g plain and wholemeal flour
150g cranberries
50g pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp flaxseed
1 tbsp of Stevia
150g Butter (I used utterly butterly)
75g Golden syrup
2 eggs
Method:
Ø
Preheat oven to 180⁰C.
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Grease a Swiss roll tin and line it.
Ø
Mix all the dry ingredients together.
Ø
Melt butter and syrup together and add to dry ingredients.
Ø Lightly beat the eggs in a cup and add to the mixture.
Ø
Turn mixture into prepared tins.
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Bake for 30mins until firm and lightly coloured.
Ø
Leave to cool and cut into squares.
Nutritional Information
Each Cranberry and Oat slices contains:
kcal - 125
Total fat - 6.9g
Saturated fat - 3.2g
Protein - 2.5g
Sugar - 6g
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