INGREDIENTS

• 4 oz. / 113 g. margarine
• ½ tbsp. liquid honey
• ½ tbsp. maple syrup
• 2 tbsp. castor sugar
• 2 or 3 drops (max)
• almond essence
• 8 oz. / 225 g. oats

MAKES: 12 squares | PREP: 10 mins | COOK: 8/10 mins

1. Pre-heat an oven to 175°C / Gas Mark 4.
2. Add all the ingredients (except the oats) to a saucepan and melt together over a low heat, stirring as required.
3. Add to oats and mix thoroughly.
4. Grease a shallow baking tray and add the mixture, spreading evenly.
5. Place in the oven and cook for 8 minutes for a softer texture or 9 – 10 minutes for a crispier texture.
6. Remove from the oven and cut into suitably sized squares while still hot.
7. Leave to cool before transferring to a biscuit tin.