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Simple and clean flapjack

Name: Simple and clean flapjack
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 cups oats; 2 very ripe bananas; 1/2 cup melted coconut oil (I used Coconut Merchant coconut oil); 2 tbsp rice syrup or raw honey; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/3 cup raisins; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; Pinch of sea salt

Published: Feb 22, 2015 · Modified: Mar 12, 2021 by Hedi Hearts · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 89 Comments

Simple and clean flapjack that will make you fall in love with healthy eating. This is a simple alternative to shop-bought sugar loaded snack bars.

Flapjack is a food often considered as healthy but most of the time it contains ridiculous amounts of butter and sugar.

Even the healthier versions available to purchase from health shops and online shops can be too heavy if they are made with so called yogurt or chocolate toppings, heavy loaded with nuts and/or artificial "low calorie" sweeteners.

So here I am with my simple and clean flapjack recipe.

The Ingredients

This recipe is made with simple ingredients. You don’t need shop-bought mix or butter.

My simple and clean flapjack recipe contains only 2 tablespoons of brown rice syrup (get yours here) for the entire batch and no refined sugar.

This homemade version take less than 5 minutes to whip up and I guarantee you will have most of the ingredients in your kitchen cupboard.

Oats. A powerhouse ingredient that’s packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Normal porridge oats are fine, but if you have use jumbo oats for extra crunch. For gluten-free option use certified gluten-free oats.
Bananas. I used very ripe bananas to make it super moist and sweet. If you don't like bananas use a full cup of apple puree.
Coconut Oil. To bind it all together and to add slightly coconutty flavour. You can use any other oil, I just prefer coconut oil. This is my favourite brand.
Vanilla Extract. A necessity in all my sweet recipes.
Brown Rice Syrup. You can use any liquid sweetener such as maple, agave or date syrup.
Raisins. I like swapping raisins for cranberries sweetened only with apple juice or dried apricots.
Almonds. This flapjack will taste wonderful with any crushed nuts or seeds.
Sea Salt. My secret addition that takes the flavor to the next level. A flaky sea salt like Maldon salt work best.

How Do You Make Simple and Clean Flapjack?

This is so simple. You basically mix the wet ingredients together. Then mix the dry ingredients together. Combine both bowls and tip the mixture in prepared baking tin.

Pop in the oven for around 40 minutes, or until golden.

How to Store Simple and Clean Flapjack

You do not need to refrigerate the flapjack, if you will be enjoying them within a day or two. This will keep well at room temperature for up to 2 days and in the refrigerator for up to five days.
You can store the flapjacks in the freezer for up to 3 months, just place them into a freezer-safe zip bag or storage container
If the bars are frozen, let them thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Let them come to room temperature prior to serving or warm them up a little in the microwave.

Try this recipe out and experiment with your own healthy ingredients to put your own twist on your flapjack.

Here's the simple and clean flapjack recipe