Fudgy Flapjacks Recipe – Gooey Oat Bars with a Nutty Date Topping
Yield:
16
Indulge in these homemade fudgy flapjacks – chewy oat bars topped with a naturally sweet and nutty date mixture. This easy, vegan-friendly recipe is perfect for a guilt-free treat packed with fibre and healthy fats.
Ingredients
For the Flapjacks
- 180 g non-dairy margarine
- 130 g golden caster sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp agave nectar or golden syrup
- 360 g porridge oats
For the fudgy topping
- 110 g pitted dates, chopped
- 40 g ground almonds
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Pumpkin seeds (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease a baking tin with a lip.
- In a pan over medium heat, melt the margarine, sugar, and syrup together until the sugar is fully incorporated and there are no lumps.
- In a bowl, mix this sugar mixture with the oats until they are well coated. Transfer to the baking tray and press flat, ensuring an even thickness.
- Bake for around 30 minutes, then allow to cool in the tin.
- For the topping, place all ingredients except the pumpkin seeds into a food processor and pulse until smooth and caramel-like.
- If the mixture is too thick, add a little water. Adjust the amount of maple syrup to taste.
- Once the flapjacks have cooled, spread the fudgy topping evenly over the flapjacks, smoothing the top.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and chop into little squares to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 210Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 36mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 2gSugar: 17gProtein: 3g
