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Apple and date Weet-Bix slice cut into squares, showing a moist, dense crumb made with wholegrain cereal and fruit

Weet-Bix Apple & Date Slice (No added Refined Sugar)

This Weet-Bix Apple & Date Slice is a wholesome, family-friendly bake made without any refined added sugar. Naturally sweetened with apples, dates, and a touch of honey, it delivers slow-release energy, gentle sweetness, and a soft, sliceable crumb—perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, or an easy breakfast on the go.
Using Weet-Bix as a whole-grain base, this slice is rich in fibre, helping to support digestion and promote fullness, while the fruit provides natural sugars, moisture, and flavour without the need for white sugar or syrups. The result is a nourishing bake that feels indulgent but fits beautifully into everyday eating.
Designed for real life and real kitchens, this slice can be adapted for different dietary needs, stores well in the fridge, and is ideal for home bakers looking for a no-nonsense, better-for-you bake that still tastes great.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Baking
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 Weetbix
  • 187 gm plain flour
  • 150 gm wholemeal flour
  • 344 gm diced apple no added sugar
  • 500 gm dates pitted
  • 120 gm eggs (70g)
  • 65 gm egg white (70g)
  • 47 gm orange juice fresh
  • 125 gm unsalted butter cubed
  • 80 gm water
  • 62 gm honey
  • 7 gm Bicarbonate of soda sifted

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Bowl
  • 1 Stand Mixer
  • 1 Stand Mixer Whisk
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 stove
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Sieve
  • 1 step palette knife
  • 1 Slice tin 28cm x 18cm
  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Chefs knife
  • 1 chopping board

Method
 

  1. Add to a bowl plain flour, wholemeal flour and weetbix
  2. Add in the dice can apple or grated apple
  3. Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes and then drain
  4. Roughly chop the dates
  5. Add in the dates
  6. Add in the Eggs and water
  7. Mix though and set aside
  8. Add to the pot on the stove the butter, juice and honey
  9. When it comes to the boil take off the heat and add in the bicarbonate of soda
  10. Mix through
  11. Ensure the mix is not too hot before adding to the mix
  12. Add into the dry mix and mix in well
  13. Whip the egg whites until medium peaks and fold through the mix in two portions
  14. Using the slice tin add the baking paper to the tin
  15. Pop the apple mix into the tin and smooth off with the step palette knife
  16. Preheat the oven 160C
  17. Bake 20 mins until medium brown
  18. Cool for 20- 30 mins and cut

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