I know this is a bold statement, but this truly is the Best Healthy Flapjack! And it's very easy to make and no fancy ingredients required either. minimal prep time and so simple that this is a fabulous recipe to make with kids.
Flapjack is great to have at hand when you feel a bit peckish, but also when you need to recharge. It is packed with protein and a lot of good carbs - those that will make you energised and full for a while.
Oats in particular. I love oats, it is incredible in how many ways you can use them.
How to make the Best Healthy Flapjack?
The procedure is simple, the result fabulous!
The good thing about flapjacks is that you can use everything and anything you like. Someone prefers chocolate and a whole range of nuts and seeds, while others prefer to add some dried fruit.
Play with it! And use this as a base and just one example of how to make your best healthy flapjack. 
The Best Healthy Flapjack Ingredients
- Oats - I used rolled oats in my flapjack recipe, as I find that it holds together a lot better. However, you can use whole/jumbo oats, you will just get a more crumbly texture.
- Nuts - If you are looking for the best nuts, and seeds go with Snacking Essentials. I am a proud ambassador of their products and their brand.
- Bananas - the riper, the better. Spotty ones are the best
- Nut butter - any nut butter will do. I used cashew nut butter to keep the flavours neutral and creamy
- Coconut Oil - to make it stick together and to add a touch of paradise
- Date Nectar - any liquid sweetener will do, so experiment
- Add a pinch of salt to intensify the flavour.
Flapjacks are very easy and quick to make, although you do have to wait for them to cool completely before you remove them from the tin and start slicing or they will fall apart.
More Healthy Bar Recipes
- Homemade No Bake Granola Bars
- Simple Granola Bars
- Roasted Almonds and Caramel Bars
- Healthy Chocolate Flapjack
- Simple Flapjack
- Healthy Chocolate Bar
Here's the Best Healthy Flapjack recipe
Recipe
Best Healthy Flapjack
The Best Healthy Flapjack recipe loaded with oats, seeds and nuts perfect for morning or afternoon snacking.And a lot healthier than traditional flapjacks!
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2,5 cups gluten free oats
- 1 pack Snacking Essentials Fruit and Seed Mix
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 3 tablespoon coconut oil
- 3 tablespoon nut butter of your choice (I used cashew nut butter)
- 3 tablespoon date nectar (or honey, maple or rice syrup)
- Toppings:
- Berries, yoghurt or nut butters
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees and grease your baking square dish with a touch of coconut oil
- Now in a medium size bowl mix together all the dry ingredients and set aside
- In a smaller bowl mix all the wet ingredients and pop it in the microwave for around 20 seconds to melt
- Pour the melted ingredients into the bowl of oats and stir to combine; make sure everything is well covered
- Tip the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down firmly with a spoon or spatula
- Place in the oven and bake for around 25 minutes or until the top is golden
- Cool in the oven with the oven door ajar for 15 minutes
- Slice it in 8 squares or slices and serve with fresh berries and/or yoghurt
If you liked this recipe then this healthy Chocolate flapjack or this Simple Flapjack might be right up your street!
As always please, if you make this recipe share it with me either on my Facebook,Twitter or Instagram. I would love to see it! Hashtag #HediHearts
Much love,
Hedi
Katie
Can you substitute coconut oil for rapeseed oil?
Hedi Hearts
Hello Katie, yes you can. I made with olive oil, coconut oil and avocado oil. Any oils works . Hedi x x x
Katie Cairnie
Thank you. My friends little one is allergic to coconut!
Karen White
What does the Snacking Essentials pack weigh please?
Hedi Hearts
It's 100 grams lovely x
Karen White
Thank you.
Hayley
Hi Katie, can you use something else other than banana? I am trying to follow a keto diet and want to limit even natural sugars.
Hedi Hearts
Hello Hayley, you could use 1/2 cup homemade unsweetened apple sauce or canned pumpkin puree. It won't taste the same though 🙂 Hope this helps a bit, Hedi x x
Vicky Roberts
Hi, how many grams are 2.5 cups of oats, I googled it and it said about 590 grams, which is a lot and when mixing the wet ingredients, the dry ones have dried quickly as there is too much on it 🙁
Hedi Hearts
Vicky, just use your normal tea or coffee mug, no need to weight it out x x