Michelle Darmody: How to bake citrus oat slices and the mistakes to avoid

Oats are packed with soluble fibre and a wide variety of minerals and vitamins

These slices can be frozen

The scent of toasting oats helps to cheer up the dullest of days. Oats are a staple Irish ingredient and are wonderfully satisfying when used in baking.

They not only add structure and flavour but have the added bonus of being packed with soluble fibre and a wide variety of minerals and vitamins. These slices are a blend of the nutty sweetness of the crumble, and the citrus filling that seeps into the outer layers.