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Oats-and-coconut squares

Makes about 18 squares Preparation time 10 minutes Baking time 25 minutes

You need

• 125 g butter, plus extra to grease the tray
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 2 cups oats
• 1 cup cake flour
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 cup brown sugar
• pinch of salt
• 1 extra-large egg
• 1 packet of Smarties (optional)

Here’s how

1 Preheat the oven to 180° C. Melt the butter and honey together. Add the bicarb, followed by all the other ingredients except the Smarties. Knead the dough until it binds.