The other 5 ingredients in this chocolate slice are coconut, cocoa, dates, sunflower seeds and honey. This ticks a lot of nutrition boxes for me. Weetbix is low in salt, low in sugar and high in fibre. The funny thing is I believe the Australians say Aussie Kids are Weetbix Kids, so it’s clearly a very common breakfast cereal in the Southern Hemisphere. In New Zealand, we say Kiwi Kids are Weetbix kids, as it is such a very very popular breakfast cereal here in New Zealand. This is a little bit of a tricky question as people have such different definitions of healthy. The most similar American breakfast cereals are Shredded wheat, Unsweetened Wheaties, and Wheatie Flakes. Some specialty stores however will stock UK Weetabix or Australian Weetbix. There is not a direct equivalent to Weetbix in the USA. What is an American alternative to Weetbix? I have also used maple syrup but the slice was a little stickier with the maple syrup. Honey: This can be substituted for rice malt syrup.Desiccated coconut: This can be left out entirely, just increase the seeds or nuts by half a cup.I typically use regular dates but you can use medjool dates which are softer. Dried apricots are an option but give the slice quite a different look and flavour profile. Dates: These can be substitutes for raisins or sultanas.Sunflower seeds: These can be substituted for any nuts or seeds.Weetbix: This can be substituted for generic brand cereal ie Wheat Biscuits.But you can also substitute most ingredients in my no-bake chocolate Weetbix slice recipe. The one who doesn’t like it, dislikes it because they dislike dates! I have therefore subbed out the dates in this recipe many many times. Two out of my three kids love this chocolate Weetbix slice just as it is. You can top the slice with a little melted dark chocolate, but this is optional. To the Weetbix I add dried fruit (dates or raisins), Nuts or Seeds (Sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews or macadamia nuts) Coconut, Cocoa and Honey. In the UK, Weetabix is a very similar cereal. Weetbix is also sold as generic “wheat biscuits”. Weetbix is a very common iron-fortified cereal in both New Zealand and Australia. Weetbix forms the base of this no-bake slice. Very easy to make and no baking required.I cut the Weet Bix slice into 12 pieces.It will take an hour or so to set fully, then you can cut it into pieces for the lunchbox.Then sprinkle coconut on top and allow to set.I used a spatula to spread the icing evenly across the slice.Pour in milk and stir to create a thickish icing.Sift cocoa and icing sugar into a bowl (I didn't and had to work to get the lumps out, better to sift it first!).You can actually ice this slice when it is warm though and I kept it in slice tray, so it was easier to do. Let the slice cool for about 15 minutes.Bake for about 15 minutes until the slice starts to colour slightly on top.
I used a spatula to spread the icing evenly across the slice.ġ2. Pour in milk and stir to create a thickish icing.ġ1. Sift cocoa and icing sugar into a bowl (I didn’t and had to work to get the lumps out, better to sift it first!).ġ0. You can actually ice this slice when it is warm though and I kept it in slice tray, so it was easier to do.ĩ. Bake for about 15 minutes until the slice starts to colour slightly on top.Ĩ. Line a slice tray with baking paper and firmy press the ingredients into it.ħ. Mix well with a spoon so the slice mix is well combined.Ħ. Add flour, coconut, brown sugar, cocoa and water.ĥ. Place butter in a heavy based microwave safe dish and melt butter for about 30 seconds and pour onto Weet Bix.Ĥ. Crush Weet-Bix with your hands into a medium sized bowl. I will be next time! Chocolate Weetbix Slice RecipeĢ. It makes a great lunch box snack, but if you want it to last for more than a couple of days, you should double the ingredient quantities. You wouldn’t have to ice it, if you were worried about the sugar content in the icing. It is easy to make and uses basic pantry ingredients.
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