Canadian Maple Oat Blondies

Shopping list

• 150 g unsalted butter — melted

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• 150 g light brown soft sugar

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• 100 ml pure maple syrup

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• 2 piece eggs — beaten

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• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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• 200 g plain flour

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• 100 g rolled oats

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• 1 tsp baking powder

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• 0.25 tsp sea salt

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180 °C (fan 160 °C). Grease and line a 20 × 20 cm square baking tin with baking parchment.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar and maple syrup until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract; whisk again until fully combined.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder and salt.

5. 5

   Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread evenly with a spatula.

7. 7

   Bake for 25– 30 minutes until the top is golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out with just a few moist crumbs.

8. 8

   Leave to cool in the tin for at least 15 minutes before lifting out and cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container for up to four days.