3 Baking Recipes That Are Perfect To Pack For The Outdoors

Seeking an afternoon pick-me-up? Try a blueberry slice (or brownie or shortbread cookie) from Angela Casley.

Whether you’re headed out for a hike, swim, picnic or backyard game, these sweet treats will be perfect for a recharge. They pack up well into tins or lunchboxes and will be a welcome surprise in a leafy lunch.

Blueberry Bakewell slice

Makes 16 slices

If you find a few gaps in the slice once you have placed the topping on, that is fine as it will spread as it cooks. Other berries are just as delicious — strawberries are usually a favourite. This is wonderfully moist, great with a morning coffee, packed for beach eating or as a wee treat for dessert.

Base

180g flour

¼ cup caster sugar

80g butter, softened

3 Tbsp cold water

2 cups blueberries — fresh in season or frozen

Topping

120g butter, softened

120g caster sugar

1 egg

150g ground almonds

1 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp almond essence

½ cup sliced almonds

Icing sugar, to dust

Vegan brownies

Makes 20 pieces

Going vegan does not mean missing out on treats like the ever-popular chocolate brownie. With a generous dollop of coconut yoghurt on top, it makes the perfect dessert and looks gorgeous with a sprinkle of raspberry powder, which is available in supermarkets.

200g dark dairy-free chocolate

170g self-rising flour

1 Tbsp cocoa powder

1 tsp cinnamon

150g brown sugar

1/3 cup sunflower oil

1 1/4 cups coconut milk

1 tsp vanilla essence

1/2 cup raw cashew nuts, chopped

To serve, raspberry powder and coconut yoghurt

Grandma’s white chocolate-dipped shortbread

Makes 20

Some of the best recipes are the ones you can make on a whim and guarantee the ingredients will be in the pantry. For an impromptu baking session, what’s not to love about buttery, creamy shortbread? Dip some in chocolate to make it a little special.

225g butter, softened

1 cup icing sugar

1 ½ cup plain flour

1 cup cornflour

1 Tbsp lemon zest

100g white chocolate

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