Crunchies (South African Oat and Coconut Bars)

Name: Crunchies (South African Oat and Coconut Bars)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 150 grams rolled oats; 150 grams desiccated coconut; 150 grams plain flour ((all-purpose/standard grade)); 100 grams white granulated sugar ((caster/granulated)); 55 grams light brown sugar; 1½ tsp ground cinnamon ((optional)); ½ tsp table salt; 125 grams butter ((1 stick plus 1tbsp)); 90 grams golden syrup ((maple syrup/honey)); 4 tbsp milk or water; ½ tsp baking soda ((bicarb/bread soda))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Crunchies are a delicious, easy, traybake filled with oats, coconut and flavoured with golden syrup. This recipe whips up in a few minutes. If you love Anzac biscuits you will love these.

Updated at: Sun, 02 Nov 2025 03:55:36 GMT