This Healthy Oat and Date Slice is so quick and easy to prepare! Filled with oats, chia seeds and dates... it's the perfect clean eating treat!
Hello there! It's so nice to see you... now let me introduce you to this delicious and healthy oat and date slice. I know, I know... there's been a surprising number of healthier recipes on the blog lately (what is happening to meeeee!!??).
This is actually an old recipe that I posted a couple of years ago. But (like ALL of my old posts), the photos made me cringe majorly... which meant that I also never shared it on social media (because... embarrassing!!). But it's far too good not to share. So here it is... all fresh, nice and new!
Now I have to tell you that this slice isn't overly sweet at all - in fact it's quite the opposite!! If you're after a sugar-filled treat, then my Date Crumble Slice is FREAKING AMAZING!!! But if you're after a healthy treat, this is for you!!
The texture of this slice is really hard to explain. It's certainly not a hard and crunchy slice... quite the opposite. If you think about a really dense banana bread, it's a bit like that (but with some chunkier bits from the oats). Hmm - clearly describing textures is not my forte.
So my healthy goddesses, if you want to quick, easy and delish little healthy treat, this baby is for you. It will kick your 3pm sugar cravings in the butt while leaving you feeling fab.
PS. If you'd like this slice to be dairy-free, simply drizzle dairy-free chocolate over the top (or leave it off completely).
So tell me... what's your favourite 'healthified' sweet treat?
Ooh and if you've still got some dates left over after making this slice, you should totally make my Honey, Date, Oat & Nut Energy Bars!
Oat and Date Slice
Ingredients
- 300 g pitted dates roughly chopped
- 500 g (2 cups) water
- 1 ½ tsp bi-carb soda
- 180 g (2 cups) rolled oats or quick oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons LSA ground linseed, almond and sunflower seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 50 g dark chocolate to drizzle
Instructions
Conventional Method
- Preheat the oven to 160 degrees fan forced (or 180 degrees conventional). Grease and line a 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice tin and set aside.
- Place the chopped dates into a saucepan with the water. Simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until softened and the consistency has started to thicken.
- Add the bi-carb soda and stir to combine (it will froth up).
- Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, LSA and honey and stir to combine. If the slice is a little too dry or wet, simply add more oats or water.
- Press the mixture firmly into the slice tin.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until slightly golden and firm to the touch.
- Allow to cool in the tray.
- Drizzle over the dark chocolate.
Thermomix Method
- Preheat the oven to 160 degrees fan forced (or 180 degrees conventional). Grease and line a 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice tin and set aside.
- Place the dates into the Thermomix bowl and chop for 2 seconds, Speed 10. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat.
- Add the water and cook for 6 minutes, Reverse, 90 degrees, Speed 3.
- Add the bi-carb soda and mix for 2 seconds, Reverse, Speed 2.
- Add the honey, oats, chia seeds and LSA and mix on Reverse, Speed 4 until combined (use the spatula to assist). If the slice is a little too dry or wet, simply add more oats or water.
- Press the mixture firmly into the slice tin.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until slightly golden and firm to the touch.
- Allow to cool in the tray.
- Drizzle over the dark chocolate.
Notes
- Rolled oats or quick oats - either are fine to use in this recipe.
- LSA is a ground mixture of linseeds, sunflower seeds and almonds.This blend creates a tasty, nutty mixture that contains essential fats (omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids), as well as Vitamin B and fibre. You can blend your own if you wish.
- Dairy free option - you could source a 'dairy-free' chocolate. Another alternative would be to use carob instead of chocolate.
- This slice is not overly sweet - and it will stay soft as it has a similar texture to a dense banana bread.
- Storing - this slice can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freezing - wrap well in foil, either whole or as pieces, in an airtight container and freeze fo up to 3 months. Defrost completely before consuming.
Nutrition
Claire
Absolutely delicious I added shredded coconut to mine
Lucy
Fantastic!!!
Cheryl
How much coconut did you add please?