Dried Jujube, Walnut & Oat Slice

Dried jujubes add natural sweetness and chewy texture to this simple oat slice. Made with rolled oats, walnuts, honey, and cinnamon, this recipe is a wholesome snack that is easy to prepare and perfect for enjoying dried jujubes beyond the fresh harvest season.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried Royal Jujubes, sliced and seeds removed
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup almond meal or plain flour
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup coconut oil or melted butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt

Instruction

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C and line a small baking tray with baking paper.
2. Slice the dried jujubes and remove the seeds if needed.
3. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, walnuts, almond meal or flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, coconut oil or melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
6. Fold through the sliced dried jujubes.
7. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking tray.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and firm.
9. Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares or bars.
10. Serve as a snack, breakfast slice, or light dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Dried jujubes bring a naturally sweet, date-like flavour that pairs beautifully with toasted oats, walnuts, honey, and cinnamon. Their chewy texture makes this oat slice satisfying without feeling too heavy.

This recipe is simple, pantry-friendly, and a great way to use dried jujubes in everyday baking.