Photographer: John Paul Urizar. Styling: Louise Bickle.
This basic oat slice recipe from Julie Goodwin is delicious as is, or you can have fun with flavour add-ins like nuts and berries. Ready to pop into the oven in just 5 minutes, this oaty slice is a great afternoon tea or lunch box option.
“This is a very simple version of this slice, feel free to vary it with the addition of sultanas, dried cranberries, chopped almonds or other dried fruit, nuts or seeds.” – Julie Goodwin
Ingredients
Method
Preheat oven to 180C (160C fan-forced). Grease and line a 20cm round springform cake pan.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter and honey together on HIGH POWER for 1 minute or until just melted. Stir in the egg, oats, flour and coconut. Spread into the prepared tin and bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
Meanwhile, place the chocolate in a small microwave-safe dish. Microwave on MEDIUM POWER for 2 minutes, stirring halfway, or until melted, smooth and glossy.
Drizzle chocolate over the oat slice.
Can I freeze the oaty slice?
Yes, this slice is suitable to freeze.
This Julie Goodwin recipe was first published in The Australian Women’s Weekly magazine in 2018 and was published online in 2026.
