Yacon & Ginger Oat Slice

The yacon and ginger work together in this recipe to help you ward off those winter blues. This easy slice balances the sugars nicely for a not so naughty treat with a good cuppa.

YACON & GINGER OAT SLICE

BASE
200g unsalted butter
3 tbsp yacon syrup
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup desiccated coconut
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder

TOPPING
1 cup icing sugar
75g unsalted butter
2 tbsp yacon syrup
1 tbsp ground ginger

Preparation
Turn oven to 170c , and line a 20cm x 30cm slice tin with baking paper

Method
1. melt the butter, yacon syrup and brown sugar over a low heat in a saucepan
2. stir until sugar has dissolved
3. in a large bowl mix together all remaining base ingredients
4. add the melted mix and thoroughly combine
5. press into a lined slice tin and bake until golden for about 20 minutes
6. cut while still warm

7. melt the yacon syrup and butter together in a pot
8. add the sifted ginger and icing sugar
9. stir until smooooth.
10. spread over the cooled base while the icing is still hot.
11. allow the slice to cool and break the pieces apart.

Variations
Add chunks of crystalised ginger to the base
Press shredded coconut into surface of icing before it cools
Add your favourite seeds to make it an oat seed slice