As you know I've been following a vegan diet for five months now and I'm proud to say that I'm doing really well. The one thing that I thought I would struggle with is with sweet foods. I'm not craving chocolate so much, but I do still like a sweet treat in the afternoon. I've been experimenting with making vegan treats and last week I modified one of my favourite flapjack recipes to make it vegan friendly. I'm pleased to say that they taste exactly the same and this fruit flapjack recipe went down a treat with some friends that I had over for coffee one morning.
They are really easy to make and the oats and seeds make them a great source of protein and the dried fruit provides lots of nutrients like iron from the apricots and antioxidants from the dried cranberries. You can mix up the fruit and seeds too according to your taste.
Fruit Flapjack Recipe
Ingredients
- 150 g Soft brown sugar
- 150 g Non dairy butter I used vitalite
- 4 tablespoon Golden syrup
- 350 g rolled oats
- 50 g Sunflower seeds
- 50 g Dried cranberries
- 50 g Dried apricots diced
- 2 Bananas mashed
Instructions
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Heat the non dairy butter, sugar and golden syrup in a saucepan over a low heat until it is all melted
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Take off the heat and add the rest of the dry ingredients, stir until combined
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Add the mashed banana and completely mix in
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Spread the mixture into a square baking tin and press down.
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Bake in an oven preheated to 160 degrees celcius for 20 minutes.
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Leave to cool then cut into squares.
Honestly these are so dreamy they won't last long in your house! I also made a little YouTube video to demonstrate making them if you want to watch. Let me know if you make them!
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Rebecca | AAUBlog says
these sound so good, and really straightforward to make. I don't have dairy, so having things like this ready to go is really handy 🙂
Yeah Lifestyle says
We love flapjacks as they are so healthy and a great snack. Love cranberry so might give this a try too.
Msddah says
O wow that must be crunchy right? I didnt know it was this easy to make!
Melanie says
These look yummy and healthy too. Also very easy which is a great help x
Mattie Lacey-Davidson says
Ooooh they look yummy! I might add some protein powder and make them this weekend for healthy snacks!
Mellissa Williams says
These flapjacks look super delicious, I love a decent fruity flapjack and yours look great.
Kaz & Ickle Pickle (@IcklePicklex) says
I admire you for going vegan. These look delicious, I will definitely try them. Kaz
Kara says
I love flapjacks and thanks for the vegan tip - need to find some vegan recipies for our upcoming afternoon tea
Louise x (@withlovefromlou) says
Ooh, this looks super tasty! My niece is vegan so I'll have to make some of these next time she comes for a visit 🙂
Louise x