I am totally nuts about anything made with either apples or oats! And, it just so happens that oatmeal is really good for you if you are concerned with heart health. Oatmeal has soluble fiber which is known to lower your LDL if eaten on a regular basis.

So, here is a nice little recipe for “Oaties” from Bev Clement’s no-sugar recipe book. I haven’t tried them yet, but from the ingredients - they sound absolutely heavenly.

One thing - I don’t have a clue what “sultanas” are. I always thought they were raisins…. Maybe one of you can tell me what the diff is between raisins and sultanas!

OATIES

Little Scottish treasures, full of natural goodness, oaties are easy to make and freeze well

Makes 25 squares

One square contains

Carbohydrate 17g

Calories 125

Kilojoules 525

1½ cups (6 oz) wholemeal flour

1½ cups (4½ oz) rolled oats

¾ cup (2½ oz) coconut

1/3 cup (2 oz) chopped raisins

1/3 cup (2 oz) chopped sultanas

¾ cup (4 oz) chopped dates

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons lemon juice

½ cup (4 fl oz) polyunsaturated oil

1 cup (8 fl oz) skim milk

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF/ Gas 4).

2. Combine the flour, oats, coconut, raisins sultanas, dates and salt in a bowl

3. Mix the lemon juice, oil, milk and vanilla together and add the dry ingredients.

4. Mix well.

5. Press into a greased Swiss roll tin and bake for 45-50 minutes. Cut into 25 squares while still hot.

Thanks to Bev Clement for the recipe!

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