Oat & Honey Roll-Ups

A chewy, no-bake oat-and-honey roll-up with a sweet, toasty flavour—perfect for lunchboxes and snack attacks.

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut (optional but recommended)
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (or other nut/seed butter)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tbsp brown sugar (or white sugar)
• 2 tbsp neutral oil (or melted butter)
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• 2–4 tbsp water, as needed (to help it come together)

Method

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  Step 1: Toast the oats (better flavour)

  Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oats (and coconut, if using) and toast, stirring constantly, until lightly golden and nutty-smelling, about 3–5 minutes. Tip into a bowl and let cool for 5 minutes (hot oats can make the mixture oily).

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  Step 2: Make the sticky binder

  In a small saucepan over low heat, add peanut butter, honey, sugar, oil (or butter), cinnamon, and salt. Stir until smooth, glossy, and pourable, 1–2 minutes. Don’t boil—just warm enough to combine. Stir in vanilla if using.

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  Step 3: Combine

  Pour the warm binder over the toasted oats. Mix firmly with a sturdy spoon or spatula until evenly coated. If it looks dry and won’t clump when squeezed, add water 1 tbsp at a time until it holds together like a firm cookie dough.

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  Step 4: Press into a thin sheet

  Line a baking tray (or cutting board) with baking paper. Scrape the mixture onto it, then place another sheet of baking paper on top. Roll or press into a rectangle about 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in) and roughly 6–8 mm thick. Press firmly—this is key so it rolls without cracking.

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  Step 5: Chill to set

  Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until firm enough to lift cleanly and slice without crumbling.

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  Step 6: Cut and roll

  Peel off the top paper. Using a sharp knife, cut the slab into 8 strips (about 3 cm / 1.25 in wide). Working one strip at a time, gently roll it up from one short end. If a strip cracks, pinch it together—once rolled, it will hold.

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  Step 7: Serve or pack

  Eat as-is, or wrap individually in baking paper for lunchboxes.

Tips

• **Texture tip:** If the roll-ups crack when rolling, the sheet is either too thick or too dry. Next time press thinner, or add 1–2 tbsp more water while mixing.
• **More “Uncle Toby’s-style” chew:** Don’t over-toast the oats—light golden is ideal. Deep toasting makes them crisper and more crumbly.
• **Nut-free option:** Use sunflower seed butter (if you have it) instead of peanut butter.
• **Add-ins (pantry-friendly):** A tablespoon of cocoa powder or extra cinnamon works well—add with the oats.
• **Storage:** Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. They also freeze well for up to 2 months (thaw 10–15 minutes).

Nutrition (per serving, estimate)