Healthy Fruit and Nut Flapjacks

If you're like me, the start of the new year is like pressing a reset button. A chance to start over.

Part of my reset, and my new years resolution is to be more healthy and to be more mindful of what I eat.

However, I do love to snack during the day, so when banana's or apples don't exactly cut it, this recipe is definitely the answer.

A guilt free, HEALTHY, fruit and nut flapjack!  So here it goes.......

What you will need ~

  • A large mixing bowl

  • A wooden spoon

  • A spatula

  • A small saucepan

  • A large knife

  • Parchment paper

  • Small baking tray (rectangular in shape with high sides)

Ingredients ~ (Makes 8 square flapjacks)

  • 200 gm Porridge oats

  • 30 gm Mixed seeds (pumpkin / sunflower / linseed)

  • 30 gm Chopped nuts (hazelnuts / peanuts / almonds)

  • 60 gm Raisins

  • 100 gm Low fat butter 

  • 1/2 Cup of honey 

  • 1 tsp Baking powder

  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Method ~

  • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees.

  • Melt your butter in a saucepan on a low heat and stir with your wooden spoon.

  • When the butter is melted, add in your vanilla extract and stir again until combined.

  • Using your large mixing bowl, add in all of your dry ingredients and mix them together.

  • Once slightly cooled, pour in the melted butter and make sure to coat the dry ingredients as evenly as possible. Use a spatula for this as the mixture doesn't stick as bad.

  • Pour in your honey and repeat this process.

  • Line your baking tray with parchment paper.

  • Gently topple in the mixture on the lined baking tray, and press the mixture down firmly. Press along the high side of the tray.

  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until golden brown.

  • Using a large knife, cut into 8 equal squares while they are still warm. They will harden slightly as they cool down.

And there you have it!

Guilt free treats at the ready whenever you feel like a healthy snack.!

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