Description
Caramel Oat Slice is a chewy, golden bar made with buttery oat layers wrapped around a luscious caramel filling. Easy to make with pantry staples, this classic slice is rich, comforting, and perfect for afternoon tea, lunchboxes, or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
Base and Topping:
195 g plain flour (all-purpose flour)
1 ½ cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
150 g light brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
145 g unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
Filling:
1 can (395 g / 14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup golden syrup (or corn/glucose syrup)
85 g unsalted butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F. Line a 9-inch (23 cm) square baking pan or 7×11 inch slice tin with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and fine salt. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until combined.
- Press just over half into prepared pan. Bake 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make caramel: In a saucepan, heat condensed milk, golden syrup, and butter over low-medium heat, stirring constantly 10–12 minutes until golden and thickened. Stir in vanilla and salt.
- Spread caramel over baked base. Crumble remaining oat mixture evenly on top.
- Bake another 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Add a drizzle of melted chocolate on top for extra indulgence.
- Stir cinnamon into the oat mixture for a spiced version.
- Add chopped pecans or almonds for crunch.
- For gluten-free, use GF oats and flour.
- For vegan, use plant-based condensed milk and butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
