Healthy Flapjacks
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4.7
Healthy Flapjacks
Description
This flapjack recipe blends ripe mashed bananas with rolled oats, honey, milk chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to create a naturally sweetened oat bar. The bananas act as a binder and add moisture, reducing the need for added fats or refined sugars. The mixture is firmly pressed into a lined baking tin to ensure it holds together during baking.
Baked at moderate temperature for 18 to 20 minutes, these bars achieve a chewy texture with chocolate chips dispersed throughout for sweetness and contrast. Vanilla and cinnamon contribute subtle aromatic warmth that complements the banana.
Allowing the baked flapjacks to cool completely before cutting helps them firm up and maintain their shape. These bars can be enjoyed as a quick breakfast option or a wholesome snack. For gluten-free variations, use certified gluten-free oats. Maple syrup may replace honey for children under one year of age.
Ingredients
- 6 banana
- 375 g oats
- 4 tablespoon honey
- 75 g milk chocolate chips
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C(fan)/350°F/Gas 4.
- Place 6 Banana in a large bowl and mash until a smooth consistency.
- Add 375 g Oats, 75 g Milk chocolate chips, 4 tablespoon Honey, 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract and 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon. Mix well until combined.
- Line a 20x25cm (8x10 inch) baking tin and pour in the mixture. Press firmly down and into the corners. Cook for 18-20 minutes.
- Allow to cool and then cut into bars.
Notes
- Pack the mixture firmly into the baking tin to ensure the flapjacks hold together well after baking.
- Let the flapjacks cool completely before cutting; this helps them firm up and maintain their shape.
- For children under one year old, substitute honey with maple syrup due to honey restrictions.
- Blending some oats can produce a chewier texture if desired.
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe suitable for gluten-free diets.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1flapjack | |
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 282mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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