Fruit and Nut Slice

Fruit and Nut Slice is a popular, no-bake confection or baked bar that combines dried fruits like apricots, cranberries, or dates with a variety of nuts, all bound together with ingredients like oats, honey, or melted chocolate. It's a staple snack or dessert item found in bakeries and home kitchens across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, often enjoyed as a hearty treat.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This slice is typically energy-dense, being high in carbohydrates from dried fruit and added sweeteners, and fats from nuts and binding agents like butter or oil. It provides a good source of dietary fiber, natural sugars for quick energy, and healthy fats, with a rough calorie range of 250-400 per standard serving slice.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	340 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	120 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Magnesium	50 mg
Phosphorus	100 mg
Potassium	220 mg
Vitamin E	3 mg
Manganese	1.2 mg
Copper	0.3 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg

Per 1 slice (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved 'traybake' that's incredibly versatile and forgiving, often used as a way to use up pantry staples. Nutritionally, it's interesting for its balance of quick-release energy from fruit and sustained energy from nuts and oats, making it a popular choice for hikers and as an on-the-go snack.