Back to kinder

Back to kinder today and a healthy snack is needed, so this is an easy one to make the night before.


Fruit and Nut Slice 

ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats with fruit
  • 1/2 cup sultanas
  • 1 cup flaked almonds
  • 1/2 cup (180g) honey
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter 

method

  • Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C (fan). Lightly grease a 20cm x 30cm cake tin (or a square tin if you like). Line with baking paper, allowing paper to hang over the sides
  • place oats, nuts and sultanas into a bowl and stir to combine
  • heat honey, vegetable oil and peanut butter in a small saucepan until melted and smooth
  • add to oat mixture and stir to combine
  • press into tin and smooth the top
  • bake for 20 minutes covered loosely with a piece of foil to prevent sultanas burning, remove foil and bake for a further 10 minutes or until slightly golden and firm to touch
  • allow to cool in tin, once cool, remove and cut into pieces
I used a rolled oat mixture, but you can use plain oats and add a fruit medley to it. Good thing about this is you can add whatever you like, apricots, dates, dried apple, different nuts.


Enjoy the serenity mums with kids going back to school & kinder today.
Little man and I are going to enjoy some alone time.

Hugs to my new friends following my adventures, hope you can leave a sweet word to say hello.


Happy week friends
♥
✗ ♥

Comments

  1. TK11 July 2010 at 18:32

    oh thankyou Cathie....this is a definite for my "must try" pile....problem is I suspect I am going to love this slice!!!! & want to eat it all myself!!

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  2. Jennie11 July 2010 at 18:36

    Wow - thats a great one, with ingredients we already have in the cupboard!

    I'll try this for Greta starting morning kindy next week!xxx

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  3. mel @ loved handmade11 July 2010 at 18:42

    Yum! Thanks, I'll have to give that a whirl...

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  4. Anna Bartlett11 July 2010 at 18:49

    my kids are home for 2 more days but i'm going to make this now. thx!

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  5. Kate Moore11 July 2010 at 18:54

    I tried a wheat-free muesli slice on the weekend, one with dates and golden syrup. But it was too crumbly. This looks like it hols together well, will give it a go.

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  6. Sonia11 July 2010 at 18:56

    This is great variation. I think the idea of putting in peanut butter!

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  7. Carmel's Closet11 July 2010 at 19:38

    Yum yum. We still have another week before school returns. I'll be making these for the lunch box. Thanks Cathie!
    Have a great week.
    Carmel

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  8. Cat11 July 2010 at 19:48

    I've been looking for something like this for me. Not that there's anything wrong with chocolate cake but seriously, I'm beginning to indulge a little too much. Thanks for sharing. xo

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  9. Anonymous11 July 2010 at 19:53

    i felt the early morning pain of getting up early for kinder this morning...i have been enjoying my sleep ins the last couple of weeks. i love this slice! my mum used to make one similar when i was little.......mmmm so maybe some baking this afternoon is in need of xo

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  10. Screamstress11 July 2010 at 20:56

    Mmnn, definitely will try this one. Thanks, I am enjoying a little bit of quiet - hope you are too.

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  11. Gina11 July 2010 at 21:24

    You are the baking guru. Anything that you can use instead of peanut butter? (our occasional care centre won't allow peanut butter through the door!)

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  12. Jodie11 July 2010 at 21:58

    Theylook delish Cathie!

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  13. What's For Tea?11 July 2010 at 23:14

    Yum! Thanks for sharing Cathie, no little people in my world but after some time off I'm back to work and need snacks there too - perfect! x

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  14. Cotton Kiwi11 July 2010 at 23:47

    Fantastic! Can you suggest an alternative to the peanut butter for me to use? There are kids with severe nut allergies in both school and kindy for my kids so no nuts allowed for us.

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  15. Amanda12 July 2010 at 00:39

    This looks yummy - thanks for sharing the recipe - I've been on the lookout for 'healthier' options to satisfy my sweet tooth :)

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  16. Kristi12 July 2010 at 01:49

    i going to make these tomorrow, i will let you know how it goes.

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  17. ~*~ saskia ~*~12 July 2010 at 03:42

    Must give this a try, looking so delicious. I prefer healthy snacks, so will try it soooooon. Lots of Love for the new week, sweet Cathie. Glad you received my little envelope all happy and healthy! xxx

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  18. Sandrine12 July 2010 at 05:10

    here it is another week home, but great idea...I may have to think about replacing oats with something else...Have a nice week!

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  19. Little Cooties12 July 2010 at 05:56

    Mmmmm, look good Cathie! will have to try it this week. Hope to see you Friday at the market :)

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  20. Michelle12 July 2010 at 06:36

    Perfect timing! I've been after a muesli slice lately - this looks great! I'm looking forward to trying it out.

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  21. stephchows12 July 2010 at 06:45

    these sound like the perfect work treat too :)

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  22. admin12 July 2010 at 16:24

    YUM!! Yes I enjoyed time with my littlest as kinder started again today :)

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  23. Ash12 July 2010 at 19:00

    the pics are good enough to eat. wish i was creative and talented as you. i'm gonna follow you coz you're worth it. :)

    ~ash's mum

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  24. Jodie12 July 2010 at 19:25

    What a gorgeous recipe Cathie, I can't wait to give it a try!!!

    Thanks for sharing...

    Hugs - Jodie :)

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  25. Sarah12 July 2010 at 19:49

    We love slice recipes...looking forward to making these.

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  26. dillpickle12 July 2010 at 22:41

    Thank you!! This looks perfect for this week's baking experiment ;-)

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  27. Martina13 July 2010 at 02:48

    These look delicious - and your photos are alwyas a pleasure. Have a wonderful day!

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  28. christina13 July 2010 at 07:11

    this looks so good!! i will bring the milk, my friend.
    xo

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  29. Lola Nova13 July 2010 at 10:58

    Fabulous, was just about to do a search for just this sort of snack recipe! Yum.

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  30. Rosie13 July 2010 at 20:36

    Oh Cathie...hope you are having a lovely day, with each of your little cupcakes ...Smile on Rosie

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  31. Sophia - Red Lotus Jewellery13 July 2010 at 22:53

    Red is cute isn't it? I am happy with the pics ♥ I am going through some major medical tests at the moment, so I am a little subdued but still very positive. I could easily have some of that fruit and nut slice with some tea right now!

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  32. Steph14 July 2010 at 01:45

    Yummo Cathie! Always on the look out for a healthy sweet treat. Ta very muchly and hope you are having a stellar week :)

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  33. Rita14 July 2010 at 07:39

    Hi Cathie,
    You found me and I found you again!
    Hard to believe you guys in the snow; we are going though a heat wave; unreal. I know my grandchildren would love these.
    Rita

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  34. Kylie14 July 2010 at 23:49

    Yumm these look good - I am going to have to try them. (but will have to leave out the nuts:(

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  35. nellbe17 July 2010 at 02:44

    great recipe! The health food section of our Coles has nut free spread which would work in place of the peanut butter.

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  36. Kylie15 January 2011 at 01:52

    Just wanted to let you know that I made these yesterday - I am going to do a back to school post next week - do you mind if I link back and use a photo (did not get a chance to take a pic - they were gobbled by a friends kids and mine in 5 minutes)

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  37. Miss Amy19 January 2011 at 18:03

    Ooo Im glad I read all the comments, I was just thinking that I needed a nut free alternative to the peanut butter.

    Looking forward to making these up :)

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