Healthy Flapjacks
Healthy Flapjacks
A simple homemade snack the kids love
Lately, I’ve been trying not to buy so many pre-packaged snacks for the kids. It’s easy to fall into the habit—especially during busy weeks—but I’ve been making a real effort to keep things simple, wholesome, and homemade.
These healthy flapjacks have become a bit of a go-to in our kitchen. They’re naturally sweetened, easy to throw together, and perfect for lunchboxes or after-school snacks. The apple sauce gives them just the right amount of moisture and sweetness, without the need for bananas (helpful if, like me, you don’t always have ripe ones on hand!).
You can keep them plain, or throw in some seeds, nuts, or dark chocolate chips to make them feel a little more special.
Ingredients
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200g rolled oats
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100g unsweetened apple sauce (shop-bought or homemade)
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100g nut butter (almond, cashew or peanut work well)
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60ml maple syrup or honey
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60g coconut oil or unsalted butter
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1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins:
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40g raisins or chopped dried apricots
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A handful of seeds or chopped nuts
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30g dark chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 170°C (fan 160°C) and line a 20cm square tin with parchment paper.
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Gently melt the coconut oil and nut butter in a saucepan over low heat.
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Remove from the heat and stir in the maple syrup, apple sauce, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
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Mix in the oats and any extra add-ins until everything is well combined.
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Press the mixture firmly into the lined tin, smoothing it out evenly.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden around the edges.
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Let cool completely before slicing into squares or bars.