Crunchies | South African Oats and Coconut Bar | Bakers Bites

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is a healthier fat option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

desiccated coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: sweetened shredded coconut

Unsweetened is healthier, while sweetened can be more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor and is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper.

Mix oats, desiccated coconut, cake flour, bicarbonate soda, and brown sugar in a large bowl.

Melt butter and golden syrup (or honey) together in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth.

Pour the melted mixture into the dry ingredients and combine thoroughly.

Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, pressing down firmly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Cut into squares or bars while still warm.

Allow to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.

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