Canadian Maple and Oat Snacking Squares

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• 200 g rolled oats

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• 50 g plain flour

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• 0.5 tsp baking powder

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• 0.25 tsp salt

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• 80 g coconut oil — melted

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• 100 ml maple syrup

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• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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• 80 g dried apricots — chopped

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• 40 g pumpkin seeds

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Step by step

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

   In a jug, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla.

4. 4

   Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.

5. 5

   Fold in the chopped apricots and pumpkin seeds.

6. 6

   Press the mixture firmly into the prepared tin, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.

7. 7

   Bake for 20– 25 minutes until golden at the edges and just set in the centre.

8. 8

   Leave to cool completely in the tin before lifting out and cutting into 12 squares.