Healthy Honey Flapjacks (No Refined Sugar or Syrup)
These healthy honey flapjacks have no refined sugar or golden syrup. They are very quick and easy to make with only 3 basic store-cupboard ingredients. Healthy, refined-sugar-free honey flapjacks are a popular choice for adults and children, and are ideal for lunch boxes, bake sales and healthy snacking.
Equipment
- 18 x 18cm baking tray
- baking paper
- saucepan
Ingredients
- 200 g porridge oats
- 100 g butter or vegan butter
- 100 ml honey
Instructions
- Line a 18 x 18cm baking tray with baking paper.
- Preheat the oven to 160 degrees (140 fan).
- Add the honey and butter to a saucepan and place on a low heat. As soon as the mixture has melted, remove from the heat.100 g butter, 100 ml honey
- Add the oats to the pan and stir well until thoroughly mixed.200 g porridge oats
- Tip the mixture into the prepared baking tray. Spread out evenly, and press down very firmly with the back of a spoon. This is important to ensure that the flapjacks hold together well.
- Bake at 160 degrees (140 fan) for 20 minutes.
- Allow the flapjacks to cool in the tin. Then remove from the tin and cut into 12 pieces.
Notes
These healthy honey flapjacks can easily be adapted with your favourite ingredients.
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- For cinnamon and honey flapjacks, add half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon. You could also use mixed spice, or a pinch of grated nutmeg or cinnamon.
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- For a raisin and honey flapjack recipe, add 80g of raisins to the mixture. Or try dried apricots or other dried fruits.
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- Honey and nut is a classic combination. Add 80g of whichever chopped nuts you prefer. Or try sunflower or pumpkin seeds instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2.3gFat: 7.9gSaturated Fat: 4.5gFiber: 1.7gSugar: 9.9g
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