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Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit your specific dietary requirements.
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Lemon Coconut Slice
Ingredients
- 150 g butter or coconut oil
- 85 g rice malt syrup, honey or maple syrup (¼ cup approx.)
- 1 lemon/s – zest (juice reserved for icing)
- 120 g wholemeal spelt flour (1 cup)
- 90 g rolled oats (1 cup)
- 100 g desiccated coconut (1 cup)
Lemon Buttercream (see below note)
- 70 g butter – at room temperature (important it's not over softened or too cold)
- 20 ml lemon juice – no more or it may split
- 3 tbsp rice malt syrup or honey
- 3 tbsp tapioca flour – or arrowroot
- 2 tbsp desiccated coconut – for decorating, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F (fan forced).
- Melt your butter (or coconut oil) in a large pot. If using a Thermomix 90, 1 minute, speed 3.
- Add the sweetener and mix to combine by hand or in a food processor. If using a Thermomix 30 seconds, temp 90, speed 4.
- Add all of the other ingredients and process or mix well until combined. If using a Thermomix, reverse speed 4, 30 seconds.
- Press firmly into a lined slice tin (approx. 17 x 27cm) and bake for 10-12 minutes. Take care not to overcook this as it can dry out. If your oven runs hot, reduce the temperature to 160°C.
- Allow to cool in the tin (it firms as it cools) and once cooled, pop it into the fridge to chill for 30 minutes or more.
Lemon Buttercream
- Beat the icing by mixing all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Thermomix butterfly, 20 seconds, speed 3.
- Spread over the chilled slice.
- Sprinkle over a little extra desiccated (or shredded) coconut.
- Chill for 10 more minutes in the freezer, remove from the tin and carefully slice into squares by pressing straight down with a large sharp knife.
- Refrigerating before slicing makes it much easier to cut without crumbling.
Troubleshooting the icing…
- If it's grainy or curdled – means the mixture is too cold. It usually needs warming up (either with a hair dryer or a warm towel wrapped around the bowl). Once it is a slightly warmer temperature, whip it up again with an electric beater / Thermomix.
- If it it is very thin – usually means that the butter/ mixture is too warm and needs cooling down. Putting the bowl in the fridge for 15 minutes or so and then beating it afterwards should fix it perfectly. You can also add a bit more tapioca to thicken it.Â
Store
- Store in the fridge or freeze in an airtight container. The butter icing will soften when left at room temperature.
- I enjoy these straight from the fridge or freezer. When packing into school lunches, pack against an ice brick.
Notes
Gluten-free
Substitute the spelt with your favourite gluten-free flour and the oats can be replaced by quinoa flakes.Dairy-free or vegan
Replace the butter in the base with coconut oil (this will produce a tougher/ crisper slice). For the icing a cashew cream would be the best choice.Low-fructose
Use brown rice syrup as your sweetener. Â ÂLet me know how you love this zesty and delicious treat. I’d really appreciate it if you could leave a short comment and 5 stars!
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Health benefits
This slice is packed with fibre from the bananas, wholemeal spelt flour, and raspberries, supporting digestive health. The rhubarb contributes calcium and vitamin K, while the bananas provide potassium for heart health. With minimal added sugar, this slice is a wholesome alternative to traditional sweet treats.
Ingredients
How to make this banana rhubarb raspberry sliceÂ
This banana bread begins with blending the wet ingredients, including mashed bananas, eggs, butter, vanilla extract and milk, into a smooth mixture. Dry ingredients such as wholemeal spelt flour, bicarb, and cinnamon are folded into the wet mix, creating a light batter. The batter is poured into a prepared slice tin and topped with thin slices of rhubarb and raspberries. Bake until the centre is set and golden brown.
Serving suggestions and how to store
Serve this slice warm as a comforting snack or dessert with a dollop of Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt. It also pairs well with a hot cup of tea. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze individual portions for convenience.
Vary banana rhubarb raspberry slice to suitÂ
For a dairy-free version, swap butter with coconut oil or macadamia nut oil. Use your preferred gluten-free flour blend to make it gluten-free. To replace eggs, try chia eggs for a plant-based alternative. Feel free to experiment with different seasonal fruits like blueberries, apples, or pears for variety. For a protein boost, mix in nuts or seeds, or sprinkle them on top before baking.
Tip
Ensure the bananas are very ripe, as their natural sweetness is key to the flavour of this slice, with minimal added sugar used.
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Banana Rhubarb Raspberry Slice
Ingredients
- 125 g butter - at room temperature
- 25 g coconut sugar or rapadura - 2 tbsp (optional)
- 2 egg/s
- 250 g banana/s - they need to be very ripe (1 cup approximately)
- 1 tsp vanilla - powder, extract or essence
- 100 ml milk (of choice)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 200 g wholemeal spelt flour (1¾ cups approximately)
- 2 stem/s rhubarb - finely sliced
- 140 g fresh raspberries (can use frozen if you like)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/ 350°F (fan-forced). Line a slice tin (approx. 17 x 27cm) with baking paper.
- Mix the butter, sugar, eggs, bananas, vanilla, milk and cinnamon in a high speed blender for a minute. Thermomix, 1 minute, speed 5.
- Add the bicarb and salt and blend for a couple of seconds. Add the flour and fold through the mixture. Thermomix, flour symbol, a couple of turns until the flour is mostly incorporated into the wet. Finish with a spatula if necessary.
- Place in a lined slice tin and top with finely sliced rhubarb and raspberries. Bake for 20 minutes or until the centre is cooked.
Store
- Airtight in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Dairy-free
Replace the butter with coconut oil or macadamia nut oil (the coconut oil does toughen it when it cools, but it's still delicious).Gluten-free
Replace the flour with your favourite GF flour.Egg-free
Rach tested egg-free for me and I'm happy to announce chia eggs were a success.ÂDifferent fruit
You can absolutely switch up the fruit to suit your tastes and what's in season.Boost the protein
Add any nuts or seeds to the batter or top.Tip
The bananas need to be very ripe or it won't be sweet enough as there's very little added sugar. ÂI really can't wait to hear how you love this slice. Post a comment below and feel free to rate the recipe too.Â
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