This chewy oat slice — made with just pantry staples and big comfort. Easy, quick, and perfect for lunchboxes or afternoon tea.
This slice is pure comfort food. It’s chewy, golden, and made with the kind of pantry staples that are always hanging around – oats, coconut, brown sugar, and a generous splash of golden syrup.
It’s the kind of recipe you can whip up without a trip to the shops. No mixers, no fuss, no fancy steps – just melt, mix, bake, and enjoy. Perfect for lunchboxes, bake sales, or quiet cuppa moments on a rainy afternoon.
🥰 Why people will love this recipe:
- A classic fave – chewy, sweet and SO satisfying
- Easy and budget-friendly – made with pantry staples
- Perfectly chewy – cooling the mix gives it that iconic texture
- School lunchbox friendly – nut-free and travel-ready
- Quick to prep – no need to cream or beat, just melt and mix
- Freezer-friendly – bake now, stash for later
How to make this easy oat slice
- Preheat + prep
Preheat oven to 160°C (fan-forced). Line a 25cm x 25cm baking tin (or any slice tin you have) with baking paper.
- Combine dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, and coconut.
- Melt the good stuff
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and golden syrup. Stir until smooth and golden.
- Add the bicarb magic
Remove from heat and stir in the bicarb soda. Watch it puff and bubble — it’s a tiny joy every time.
- Combine
Pour the buttery mix into the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- Bake
Press the mixture into your lined tin and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool + slice
Let cool slightly before slicing into squares. Enjoy warm or cool – up to you!
Easy oat slice
Ingredients
1 cup plain flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
125g butter
1/4 cup golden syrup
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate soda
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees Celsius. Line a square baking tin (25cm by 25cm) with baking paper, or whatever slice tin you have.
2. Combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and coconut into a bowl.
3. In a small saucepan, place the butter and golden syrup. Cook over a low heat until the butter is melted. Stir to combine.
4. Add in the bicarbonate soda, and stir. This will puff up. It’s my favourite bit. I love the puff!
5. Add to the dry ingredients and mix to combine. Put a tea towel over your bowl and go and dance for 15 minutes. You want the mixture to cool so that when you add in the chocolate it doesn’t all melt and become a melty mess. A yummy mess, but it’s not how you want it.
6. When it’s cool, add the chocolate in and stir to combine. Add to your prepared tin, and smooth over with the back of a spoon.
7. Cook for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool slightly and then cut into squares.
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