Rolled Oat Crunch Slice in an incredibly simple delicious slice using just a few ingredients, our whole family loves it!
Further to my last post I am working my way through a whole bunch of old recipe books to seek out some treasures to share with you. Again I am using a kindergarten fundraising book to share this one.
These are old and well tested recipes that are sure to impress. In fact the name attributed to this one is my old brownie leader, my Brown Owl. Was anyone else a Brownie or a Girl Guide?
The original recipe only calls for 3 ingredients, rolled oats, butter and brown sugar, feel free to stick to that original recipe, I of course cannot help myself and added a few little extras to jazz it up a bit!
What I love about the older recipes is just how little information they give in terms of the ingredients and method. So I have translated that all here for you to make it easier to follow.
This would make a great lunch box filler. As I mentioned earlier my kids loved it! It is a rare thing indeed now that they all love the same thing. I think I have made them a bit fussy over the years with all the different baking.
I like their opinion but sometimes I think they might be getting spoiled! This one was gone in two days.
This recipe uses a food mixer or electric beaters to cream together the butter and sugar. I have tried it with melted butter and it really does not get the same end result and ends up quite greasy so I would definitely stick with the original method here.
I have added coconut and vanilla as my extra ingredients, if you do not wish to have coconut in it then simply reduce the butter back to 100 grams as per the original recipe, see my notes below.
It is advised to cut this one while warm, it will firm up upon standing. For this reason I like to use baking paper to enable me to remove the slice while it is still warm so that I do not need to cut it in the slice tin, however if you are worried it is too soft to remove then do cut in the tin.
Once it firms up and cools you can cut again and store in an airtight container.
I find with these older recipes they really do require a smaller tin than I am used to for my more recent slices. So if you have a 20-23cm slice tin that will be ideal for this one. I have found one with a loose base which is great for removing the slice when it is still warm.
If you love baking with Rolled Oats be sure to check out these other recipes I have that are super tasty using this pantry staple
Rolled Oats & Apple Breakfast Cups
Anzac Slice
Anzac Biscuits
Tasty Apple, Banana, Carrot Oat Muffins
Anzac Slice with Caramel Filling
I hope you enjoy this one, these old classics really are the best
Onto the recipe for Rolled Oat Crunch Slice
Rolled Oat Crunch Slice
Delicious recipe, using just a few ingredients, a perfect lunch box filler.
Ingredients
- 130 grams Butter, room temperature
- 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar, packed, 150 grams
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence, 5 mls
- 2 Cups Rolled Oats, 190 grams
- 1/2 Cup Desiccated Coconut*, 40 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175 C Bake (350 F)
- Prepare a 20-23cm square baking tin with baking paper and set aside
- In a food mixer or with an electric beater, combine the butter, brown sugar and vanilla and beat for 3-4 minutes until creamy
- Add to this the rolled oats and coconut and combine well
- Spoon this mixture into the prepared tin and press it in well until it is evenly spread and smooth
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, the slice will be very soft still at this stage
- Remove from the oven and set aside for 30 minutes
- While still warm slice with a sharp knife into squares
- Allow to cool completely then store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Enjoy!
Notes
*What can I replace the coconut with?
You can just leave it out! The original recipe is as follows so use this
- 100 grams Butter
- 3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Cups Rolled Oats
I cannot wait to hear what you think of this one, a great lunch box filler, so easy, so tasty!
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Lynda says
I have enjoyed this slice and have added either raisins or copped dried apricot.
Nicki says
What about coconut oil? I’ve not tried it in this recipe but have used it as a butter alternative in other recipes x
justamumnz says
Yes, you can replace a solid fat with another solid fat. Coconut oil does not however have the same flavour so just see how you get on.
Vicky says
Great recipe thank you, quick to make and bake. I use a rectangle pan and shredded coconut. A family favorite already.
Jill Southee says
I have made your crunchy oat slice twice in three days and the second bake was when I doubled the recipe. Both times the slice was DELICIOUS and those I have shared it with, have said the same. It’s easy and tastes so good (but you must follow the instructions to cream the butter and brown sugar rather than melt the butter) – a real winner I say!
justamumnz says
So glad you are enjoying it. Yes I tried it with melted butter too, way too greasy. I made a double batch in my roasting dish and it worked well too. Thanks for the feedback.
Linda says
I am allergic to butter. Any substitute?
justamumnz says
I’ve not tested any alternatives sorry but you can try oil or butter substitutes. Let me know how it goes.
Christina Mathew says
P.S. Haven’t made this recipe yet but will do so over the weekend as my husband has a great love of any baking containing rolled oats!!!
Christina Mathew says
Love your recipes and have made many of them. They are hot favourites at home, at bring a plates, at work (always take some when I’ve done baking) and for that friend whoops in for a cup of coffee and a chat.
I belonged to both ‘Brownies’ and ‘Girl Guides’. Great memories.
justamumnz says
Thank you for your lovely feedback.