Coconut and oat bars

Method

• 1
  Preheat the oven to 170C or 150C fan-forced. Grease an 18cm x 28cm slice tin and line with non-stick baking paper, extending over the two long sides.
• 2
  Combine flour, oats and coconut in a large bowl making a well in the centre.
• 3
  Combine butter, syrup and sugar in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until butter melts and mixture is smooth. Add the bicarbonate and stir to combine.
• 4
  Pour onto dry ingredients and stir until evenly combined. Spread into prepared tin and smooth surface with the back of a spoon. Bake for 20 mins. Cool in tin.
• 5
  Lift out, using the paper and cut into 20 bars. Keep in an airtight container.