Strawberry & Almond Slices (Vegan & Gluten Free)

1. Pre-heat your oven to 180⁰ degrees and line a baking tray with grease proof paper.

2. Put the oats, salt, ground almonds and flour into a large mixing bowl.

3. Melt the soya margarine and maple syrup together in a small saucepan on the hob, then pour into the dry mixture and mix together until combined, then stir in the almond extract!

4. Spoon half of the mixture and firmly press into your lined baking tray. Make sure to get right into the edges and push down as hard as you can.

5. Spread all the jam over the oat layer.

6. Place the other half of the oat mixture on top of the jam and level with a cold spoon (or your hands) and firmly press. Sprinkle over some flaked almonds for added flavour & texture.

7. Pop the tray into the middle of the pre-heated oven and leave to bake for 20 minutes. Then, turn the tray around and bake for a further 5-10 minutes or until golden brown.

8. When golden brown, remove tray from the oven and place onto a cooling rack. I like to cut it up while its still warm then leave it to cool before serving.