Coconut and Raspberry Oat Squares

Breakfast, Snacks

Serves: 9

Ingredients:

• 2 cups / 190g of oats

• 1 egg

• 1 overripe banana

• 3/4 cup / 90g raspberries

• 1/3 cup / 80g of dark  or regular chocolate chips

• 1/2 cup / 45g desiccated coconut

• 1/2 cup / 110g of coconut milk

• 1/3 cup / 110g maple syrup

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/3 cup / 50g flaxseed

• 1 tsp baking powder 

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven at 180 degrees

2. In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients, oats, coconut, choc chips, flaxseed and baking powder

3. Mix around

4. In a bowl, add the raspberries and banana, mash together until there are no lumps left

5. Add the maple syrup, coconut milk and egg to the bowl

6. Whisk for around 30 seconds so everything is combined

7. Now add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients

8. Mix to ensure the mixtures are combined together, the mixture should be wet (but not too wet)

9. Line a square baking tray (approx 9 by 5 inches) and pour the mixture into the tray

10. Place into the oven and bake for around 35-40 minutes

11. Keep checking as cooking time may change slightly due to different ovens

12. To check if it's ready, place a knife in the middle and if it comes out clean (with a little chocolate on it), it's ready

13. When done, remove from tin and allow to cool

14. Later, slice into 9 or 12 squares (depending on size), keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or you can also freeze them
    
    Note: Serves around 9 squares. 1 Square could be a snack or breakfast option