South African Crunchies
Chewy, golden oat and coconut bars sweetened with golden syrup. A lunchbox favourite.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.17 a head
- Oven160°C (140°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 205kcal
- 22.9gcarbs
- 9.7gof which sugars
- 11.7gfat
- 7.5gsaturates
- 2.4gprotein
- 1.7gfibre
- 0.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Grease and line a 20 cm square tin.
- 2
Melt the butter and golden syrup together in a large pan over a low heat. Take off the heat.
- 3
Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in the boiling water and stir it into the butter mixture. It will foam up.
- 4
Stir in the flour, oats, coconut and sugar until everything is coated and clumpy.
- 5
Press firmly into the tin. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
23 min 20 s - 6
Cut into squares while still warm. Leave to cool and firm up in the tin before lifting out.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
