Oat, date and coconut slice

I love slices! But as per usual do not love the fat and sugar that usually accompanies them, this one is so great because it's filling, good and for you and takes next to no time to make.

If you are not worried about calories you could make a lemon icing to drizzle over it :)

Coconut, Oat and Date Slice
1 cup plain flour

2 cups rolled oats

1 cup shredded, dessicated coconut

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup finely chopped dried dates
2 tbsp canola oil

3 tbsp golden syrup

1 heaped tbsp nut butter

2 tbsp brown sugar

rind of one lemon (optional)
1/3 cup low fat soy milk
Mix the first set of ingredients in a mixing bowl.Stir the second set of ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat, until it gets all nice and melty and liquid.Mix the soy milk into the stuff in the saucepan.Add the wet to the dry and mix well (you’ll probably need to use your hands for this).Press evenly into a 27x19cm baking tray that has been lined with baking paper.With a sharp knife, press into the mixture to make 16 slices, not cutting through the whole way, just to help dividing it up later on.Bake for about 20-30 mins @ 180, or until nice and browned.Once out of the oven, re-cut the whole way through the lines you made previously.Remove each piece and cool on a rack.

If you are not vegan then you don't have to use soy milk. I actually didn't use the dried coconut but instead of canola oil used coconut oil. I also didn't use the brown sugar or golden syrup but instead put in a little date syrup