Strawberry & Rhubarb Crumble Slabs

Rhubarb has a lovely flavour and when combined with strawberry makes these slabs of deliciousness!

Makes 15 slabs

Ingredients

• 2¼ cups rolled oats
• 1½ cups wholemeal spelt flour
• ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt
• 6 tablespoons maple syrup
• ¾ cup coconut oil (melted)
• 2 cups rhubarb finely sliced (can use frozen or fresh)
• 2 cups strawberries finely sliced (can use frozen or fresh)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice (around 1 lime)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Method

1. Place oats, spelt flour and salt into a mixing bowl and mix.
2. In another bowl mix the maple syrup and coconut oil together. Add to the dry ingredients and mix together well.
3. Select a baking tray 30cm x 20cm (12 in x 8in) and line with baking (parchment) paper. Press ¾ of the mix into the baking tray. Keep aside ¼ of mix for the topping.
4. Place rhubarb, strawberries, lime juice and maple syrup into a bowl and mix well. Place on top of the crumble. Sprinkle the remaining oat mix on top and press down lightly.
5. Bake for 45 minutes at 180°C (350°F) or until the crumble is golden and fruit is cooked. Cut into squares and keep in the refrigerator.