Apple Slice
This apple slice is made from pantry basics. With the goodness of oats, this apple crumble slice is perfect for kids' lunchboxes or a snack.
Why This Recipe Works
- An incredibly easy recipe
- Soft and moist with the sweetness of the apple
- Full of the goodness of rolled oats
- Also amazing as a warm dessert with a little yoghurt, cream or ice cream
Ingredients you will need
To make my apple slice with crumble topping you will need:
- egg
- butter
- brown sugar
- vanilla extract
- plain flour
- cinnamon
- rolled oats
- apple slices
Ingredient Notes and Substitutes
- Egg: Can be substituted for 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds and 2 tablespoon of water
- Butter: Can be substituted for dairy-free margarine or coconut oil
- Brown sugar: can be substituted with another granulated sugar: white, raw, coconut sugar
- Plain flour: can be substituted with wholemeal flour or gluten-free flour
- Rolled oats: Traditional rolled or quick cook oats can be used, this recipe does not work with steel-cut oats.
- Apple: I tend to use canned apple slices in this recipe, but you could absolutely cook your own apple if you prefer.
Step-by-step instructions
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Apple Slice Recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.
Prep: Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 F)
If you are making the egg-free version of this recipe, start by soaking the chia seeds in the water in a small bowl. Set them aside for 10 minutes or so. If you are going to make this recipe with an egg then you can skip this step
Step one: Whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract and either the egg or soaked chia seeds.
Step two: Add the flour, cinnamon and rolled oats, and combine well (I swap to a wooden spoon at this stage).
Step three: Press two-thirds of the mix into a lined slice tin (I use a 20 x 20 cm tin, a cake tin will also work if you don't have a slice tin.
Step four: Lay the apple slices on top of the base
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Step five: Spoon the remaining oat mixture on top of the apples, press down with a spatula (it doesn't matter if there are gaps).
Step six: Bake at 180 degrees Celsius (350 F) for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden and start to come away from the edge of the tin
Step seven: Allow to cool before slicing into 12 pieces
Enjoy!
Top Tips
Here is how you can make this apple slice recipe perfectly every time!
- Ensure you bake in a moderate oven ie 180 degrees celsius not a hot oven, as the apple slices can catch and burn more quickly than the oat mix in a hot oven.
- You can alter the texture of the apple slice by changing the ratio of flour to oats. If you would prefer a softer slice for younger children you can increase the flour to 1 cup and decrease the rolled oats to 1 cup.
FAQs
This recipe can be stored in an airtight container for 3 days, the apple slice also freezes well for up to four months.
Other slice recipes you will love
- Strawberry Crumble Bars: Another delicious oat-based slice
- Weetbix Slice: A healthier take on traditional Weetbix slice
- Easy Oat Slice https://mykidslickthebowl.com/easy-oat-slice/
- Energy Bars: Homemade nut and seed energy bars
Apple Slice
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Ingredients
- 1 egg Can be substituted for 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds and 2 tablespoon of water
- 125 grams butter Can be substituted for dairy free margarine
- 100 grams brown sugar ½ cup. The brown sugar can be substituted with another granulated sugar: white, raw, coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla 5ml
- 1 cup flour 125g. The flour can be substituted for gluten free flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 135 grams rolled oats 1 ½ cups. Recipe works with traditional rolled oats or quick cook oats it does not work with steel cut oats.
- 200 grams apple slices (canned)
Instructions
- If you are making the egg-free version of this recipe, start by soaking the chia seeds in the water in a small bowl, leave them aside for 10 minutes or so. If you are going to make this recipe with an egg then you can skip this step
- Whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract and either the egg or soaked chia seeds.
- Add the flour, cinnamon and rolled oats, and combine well (I swap to a wooden spoon at this stage).
- Press two-thirds of the mix into a lined slice tin (I use a 20 x 20 cm tin, a cake tin will also work if you don't have a slice tin.
- Lay the cooked apple slices on top of the base
- Spoon the remaining oat mix on top of the apples, press down with a spatula (it doesn't matter if there are gaps)
- Bake at 180 degrees Celsius (350 F) for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden and start to come away from the edge of the tin
- Allow to cool
- Slice into 12 pieces
Notes
- Butter: The butter can be substituted for a dairy-free margarine
- Egg: Can be substituted for 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds and 2 tablespoon of water
- Butter: Can be substituted for dairy-free margarine or coconut oil
- Brown sugar: can be substituted with another granulated sugar: white, raw, coconut sugar
- Plain flour: can be substituted with wholemeal flour or gluten-free flour
- Rolled oats: Traditional rolled or quick cook oats can be used, this recipe does not work with steel-cut oats.
- Apple: I tend to use canned apple slices in this recipe, but you could absolutely cook your own apple if you prefer.
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I loved making these, super easy recipe. I substituted the apples for pears as I had loads in the fruit bowl. They taste amazing. My first time using chia seeds too!
No kids at home these days but I’m going to use the recipes anyway. Small changes to better health is my plan. I love baking but need to try more healthy options. Thank you so much for sharing.
Both (!) of my kids love this recipe and frequently request this in their lunchboxes.