Ingredients
• 8 tbsp honey
• 5 tbsp fat-free plain yogurt
• 3 tbsp canola oil
• 1 Omega 3-enriched egg
• 1½ tsp vanilla extract
• 85g chopped, pitted dates
• 65g old-fashioned oats
• 60g whole wheat flour
• 35g ground flaxseed
• 30g chopped walnuts
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Coat a 20 x 20cm baking tray with a thin layer of oil. Using a fork or whisk beat the honey, yogurt, oil, egg and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
2. Toss the dates, oats, flour, flaxseed, walnuts, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in another bowl. Add this mixture to the batter. Stir to combine.
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4. Bake for 25 minutes or until the top is browned and a wooden pick inserted into the centre has moist crumbs clinging to it when it’s removed. It’s vital that you do not overcook the mixture.
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