This easy healthy plum slice recipe is the perfect make-ahead snack or breakfast to enjoy during the week. This easy slice is great to enjoy on-the-go.
Filling
Ingredients
6 plums, stones removed, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Method
Place plums and 2 tablespoons maple syrup into a saucepan and place over a medium heat. Bring mixture to the boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until plums are soft, pulpy and firm. Cool. Place in refrigerator until required. (This can be made the day or night ahead of making).
Base
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup almond meal
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Method
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 20cm x 20cm cake pan with baking paper. To make the base place oats, almond meal, maple syrup, coconut oil, salt and cinnamon into a food processor and process until well combined and finely chopped. Press evenly over base of prepared cake pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool.
Topping
Ingredients
½ cup rolled oats
¼ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Method
Spread plum mixture over cold base. For topping, combine oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and coconut oil in a bowl. Stir until combined. Sprinkle mixture over plums, pressing lightly. Bake for 20 minutes or until topping is light golden. Cool in pan. Remove from pan and cut into bars or squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
