gut-loving flapjacks
Make-ahead healthy flapjacks packed with gut-loving ingredients like oats, seeds, and natural sweeteners. These tasty bars are not only high in fiber but also support your digestive health, making them the perfect snack for busy days. Whether you’re camping in the great outdoors, on a family road trip, or packing lunchboxes for back-to-school, these flapjacks are easy to prepare, portable, and sure to keep everyone energised and satisfied. Plus, they’re delicious enough to enjoy anytime you need a wholesome pick-me-up!
Ingredients
- 140 g pitted dates
- 2 large ripe bananas or 3 small
- 200 g oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 3 tbsp sunflower/pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp flaxseed ground or whole
- 1.5 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp local raw honey
- To finish:
- 100 g dark or milk chocolate - melted - optional
- *If the dates are dried soak them in boiling water first to soften. If using medjool dates, there is no need to soak them.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 170ºc fan. Line an 8inch square tin with parchment paper.
- Blend the dates, banana and honey together first, this makes a quick banana caramel.
- Measure all the other ingredients into a mixing bowl, stir well to combine. Scoop in the banana caramel and mix really will, so there are no dry oats.
- Pour into the lined tin. Bake for 20-25 minutes until nice and golden brown on top.
- Cool, portion and drizzle with chocolate.
- Storage: good for 3 days in an airtight container. Freeze: for 3 months in ziplock bags
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