Walnut, flaxseed and maple slice

Slices are wonderful. They’re quick and easy to prepare if you want something a little indulgent to have with a nice cup of … whatever you like!

This recipe took me 15 minutes to prepare, and approximately 20 minutes to bake. Cut into medium-sized squares, it makes one dozen. Keeps well refrigerated in an airtight container for about 1 week.

Ingredients

125g vegan margarine or coconut oil
1 cup self-raising flour
1 cup flaxseeds
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup panela or brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup

A variation on this recipe …

75g vegan margarine or coconut oil
1 cup self-raising flour
1 cup flaxseeds
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup panela or brown sugar
¼ cup malt
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 pinch salt (leave out if you prefer or if peanut butter is already salted)

Method

Preheat the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
Melt the margarine or coconut oil, and allow to cool.
Place all dry ingredients into a mixing bowl and blend until consistent.
Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the melted margarine or oil and maple syrup.
(If using the variation on this recipe, add the malt, tahini and peanut butter along with the cooled, melted margarine or oil.)

Grease, or line with baking paper, a 28 x 21 cm wide and 1 cm deep scone tray.
Pour the mixture into the tray, and press in firmly.
Place in the oven for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, or until nicely browned.
Cut into squares while still warm.