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Healthy Flapjacks Recipe

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These Healthy Flapjacks are deliciously wholesome oat bars packed with natural sweetness from dates, banana, and apple, combined with the nutty flavors of almond butter, chopped nuts, and mixed seeds. Baked to golden perfection, they make a perfect nutritious snack or breakfast option.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp almond or peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 banana, mashed
  • 1 apple, grated

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats (162 grams)
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • ½ cup chopped dates (73.5 grams)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg (optional)
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (72 grams) (e.g., almonds or nuts of choice)
  • ¼ cup mixed seeds (16 grams) (e.g., pumpkin and sunflower seeds)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to get it ready for baking the flapjacks evenly.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a medium pot over medium/low heat, place the almond or peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully combined to create a flavorful binder.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, chopped dates, mashed banana, grated apple, salt, and optional sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir well to distribute all ingredients evenly.
  4. Combine wet and dry: Pour the dry oat mixture into the pot with the melted wet ingredients and stir thoroughly until all ingredients are completely incorporated into a sticky, cohesive batter.
  5. Prepare baking dish: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Transfer the flapjack mixture into the dish and press down firmly until the surface is level and about ½ inch thick. Use a sheet of parchment paper and a rolling pin if desired to ensure an even thickness.
  6. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the top turns a lovely golden brown color, indicating they are cooked through.
  7. Cool and serve: Remove from oven and allow the flapjacks to cool for at least 15 minutes in the dish. This helps them set properly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature as a wholesome snack or breakfast.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond or peanut butter with any nut or seed butter of your choice.
  • Feel free to customize the nuts and seeds used, such as walnuts, pecans, chia seeds, or hemp seeds.
  • To make these vegan, ensure the maple syrup is pure and use plant-based butter alternatives if substituting coconut oil.
  • Store flapjacks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For extra moisture, you can add a splash of plant-based milk when mixing the dry ingredients.
  • These flapjacks freeze well; wrap individually and freeze up to 2 months for a quick snack.

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