Weet-Bix Slice | Super Easy Recipe

Our Weet-Bix Slice is always a hit with the kids… perfect for lunch boxes or an after school treat! This is sure to become a family favourite!

Hands up if you’ve got a Weet-Bix loving kid in your house? Yep, me too! A box of Weet-Bix is pretty much a staple in our pantry… which is great for an easy breakfast…. OR for this super easy Weet-Bix Slice!!!!

If you haven’t made this chocolatey and oh-so-delicious slice before, you must. Absolutely MUST! It’s honestly a matter of mixing all of the ingredients into a bowl and then baking it in the oven. Totally simple, right. One bowl. Mix. Bake. LOVE IT!! (PS. Watch my video just before the recipe to see how ridiculously easy it is).

Now this slice is totally yummy all on it’s own. BUT! It’s even more delicious when covered with a milk chocolate topping and Freckles. I mean, who on earth doesn’t love Freckles??!!

So what do you think? Have you got a box of Weet-Bix sitting in the pantry? If so, there’s a fair chance you’ll have all of the other basic ingredients too. Sooooo….. you totally know what to do, don’t you?? Go on!! Run, don’t walk, and make this delicious Weet-Bix Slice right now (or more likely in an hour after you’ve folded 3 baskets of washing, unstacked the dishwasher, vacuumed the house… I totally get it!!).

If you love the look of this slice, check out my collection of classic slice recipes, as well as my lunchbox snacks recipe collection and free printable! xx

VIDEO: HOW TO MAKE WEET-BIX SLICE

Easy Weet-Bix Slice

Our super easy Weet-Bix Slice is always a hit with the kids! Perfect for lunch boxes or an after school treat! 

4.2 from 5 votes

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Course: Slices

Cuisine: Baking

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 16 pieces

Calories: 298kcal

Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

Ingredients

• 12 Weet-Bix finely crushed
• 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder sifted
• 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
• 200 g butter melted
• 1/2 cup (30g) desiccated coconut
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• 250 g milk chocolate melted
• 2 tbs coconut oil (optional)
• 1 packet Chocolate Freckles you will have leftovers that you can munch away on!

Instructions

Conventional Method

• Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan forced). 
• Grease and line a 20cmX20cm square cake tin with baking paper and set aside. 
• Combine the finely crushed Weet-Bix, cocoa powder, brown sugar, melted butter, coconut and egg in a bowl. Mix well. 
• Press mixture firmly into the prepared cake tin. 
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until firm to the touch.
• Allow to cool.
• Melt the chocolate and coconut oil (optional) and pour over the top of the slice.
• Working quickly, place the chocolate Freckles in lines. 
• Allow to set in the fridge for 2 hours before slicing. 

Thermomix Method

• Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan forced). Grease and line a 20cmX20cm square cake tin with baking paper and set aside. 
• Place the Weet-Bix into the Thermomix bowl and crush on Speed 8, 10 seconds. 
• Add the cocoa powder, brown sugar, melted butter, coconut and egg and mix on Speed 4, 5 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat for a further 5 seconds. 
• Press mixture firmly into the prepared cake tin. 
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until firm to the touch. Allow to cool.
• Melt the chocolate and coconut oil (optional) in a clean Thermomix bowl on Speed 3, 60 degrees, 3 minutes (or until completely melted. Pour over the top of the slice.
• Working quickly, place the chocolate Freckles in lines. 
• Allow to set in the fridge for 2 hours before slicing. 

Notes

Coconut oil helps to stop the chocolate from cracking when you cut the slice into pieces. You can also use vegetable oil or copha. 

Take the slice out of the fridge and leave for approximately 20 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 6.9% | Vitamin C: 0.1% | Calcium: 2.4% | Iron: 8.7%

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