Breakfast Crunch

You will need

  • 120g plain wholemeal flour
  • 80g porridge oats
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp bicarbonate soda
  • 1 tsp mixed spice
  • 75g dried prunes, chopped
  • 100g Californian Raisins
  • 1 carrot, peeled and grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp orange juice
  • 1 tbsp clear honey
  • 100g butter, melted
  • ½ vanilla pod
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories 440kcals
Total fat 15g
of which saturated fats 8g
Protein 10g
Carbohydrates 66g
Fibre 1.5g
Iron 2.7mg
Sodium 378mg

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas 7. Lightly flour a baking sheet.
  • Place flour, porridge oats, baking powder, bicarbonate soda, mixed spice, prunes, raisins and carrot in a bowl and mix evenly.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk egg, orange juice, honey, melted butter and vanilla seeds. Blend in with the dry ingredients. Divide the mixture into 10 portions.
  • Using floured hands, form each portion into a ball and flatten each into a 8cm round. Place apart on baking tray. Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with natural yoghurt, fresh fruit and drizzled with honey.
Think Raisins, Think California