Peanut Butter and Oat Slice
Makes: 10 slicesCalories: 182Difficulty Level: EasyPreparation time: 10 minutesCook time: 10 minutesTotal time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-friendly rolled whole oats
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp of zero/low-calorie sweetener
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
Instructions
- Step 1: Set oven to 180 degrees. Place chia seeds and oats on to a lined tray and bake until oats are golden.
- Step 2: Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, line a brownie tin with baking paper and set aside.
- Step 4: Combine honey, coconut oil and peanut butter in a pot over a low heat or in the microwave.
- Step 5: Add baked oats and chia seeds and mix well.
- Step 6: Press firmly in to a lined tin.
- Step 7: Place in the fridge to set, for a minimum of two hours.
- Step 8: Slice with a sharp knife. Store in the fridge.
Options: Try adding quinoa instead of chia seeds or add some extra chopped nuts or pepitas.
Formerly working as part of Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole Frain is a food scientist, personal trainer and a professional international cyclist.
She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and has several qualifications in Food Science, Nutrition and Business!
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