Hi there, food lover! 👋 Ready to turn your humble pantry staples into a tangy treat that’s perfect with a cup of tea? 🍋✨ This Lemon Weet-Bix Slice is a classic no-fuss Aussie-style delight—zesty, crunchy, and oh-so-satisfying.
Ingredients:
Base:
- 5 Weet-Bix, crushed
- 1 cup plain flour
- ½ cup desiccated coconut
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 125g unsalted butter, melted
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Icing:
- 1½ cups icing sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (adjust to desired consistency)
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp softened butter (optional, for a creamy texture)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a square baking tin (about 20cm x 20cm) with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, combine crushed Weet-Bix, flour, coconut, and brown sugar.
- Stir in melted butter, lemon zest, and juice. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into your prepared baking tin and bake for 15–18 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let the base cool completely in the tin before icing.
- For the icing, mix icing sugar with lemon juice, zest, and softened butter (if using) until smooth.
- Spread the icing over the cooled base. Allow it to set before slicing into squares.
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | 🔥 Baking Time: 18 minutes | ⏳ Total Time: 30 minutes
⚡ Calories per serving: ~180 kcal | 🍽️ Servings: 16 squares
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Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩🍳🍽️
