Rich and Buttery Oat Crunchies in a Jar
These buttery, sugary oat biscuits have been a South Africa favourite for years. They remind us of our childhood and going for tea at Gran’s house.
Rich and Buttery Oat Crunchies in a Jar
Legend has it that these biscuits were made by the wives of soldiers in the 1800’s. They use to send them to their husbands in saddle bags. Apparently, the ingredients kept well and they would stay fresh whilst travelling.
What makes these crunchies so popular today is that they don’t require a lot of ingredients and are quick and easy to make.
If you want them extra crunchie, make the bars thinner and bake until golden brown.
This recipe can be adapted to make it more healthy- you can add seeds, nuts, raisins or cranberries. You can also make a gluten free version by substituting the flour with a gluten free version such as rice, almond or coconut flour.
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