sugar-free flapjacks

sugar-free flapjacks
17 October 2016 Katie

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Flapjacks – yum!  Sugar free – really?  Don’t get me wrong, I love the taste of the original buttery sweet recipe, so finding something that stepped up to the mark was a challenge indeed.  I can hear you thinking “aren’t these just loaded with sugar substitutes like honey, maple syrup, or stevia?”  Well no – and the trick for these flapjacks is to use naturally sweet ingredients that don’t need any more sweetener.

So did these make the cut? Well, these flapjacks were devoured in less than 5 minutes by my family after the photos were taken, so it seems that the proof is in the eating after all.  These little squares of goodness now make regular appearances for our snacks and lunch boxes.


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Quantity of servings: squares


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Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 170C Fan, GM6. Line a 20cm square tray with baking paper and grease lightly with vegetable oil.
  2. Soak dates in enough just-boiled water to cover for 15 minuntes, then drain and reserve the liquid. 
  3. Heat the coconut oil gently in a large saucepan and cool slightly.
  4. Tip the drained dates coconut oil into a food processor (or use a hand-held blender) and blend until completely smooth.  Pour the date mixture back into the pan, stir in apricots, seeds, raisins and oats.
  5. Mix together with just enough of the reserved date-soaking liquid to bind into a stiff mixture.
  6. Tip into your lined and greased baking tray. Bake for 15-20 mins and cut into 16 pieces when cold.  Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days (or in the fridge if your kitchen is warm) or freeze for up to 3 months.

Recipe Notes

cook once: eat twice

Make double the recipe and freeze as individual portions.  Can be added to lunchboxes straight from the freezer in the morning and will be perfect to eat by lunchtime.

Nutrition Facts
sugar-free flapjacks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
14%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 1mg
0%
Potassium 121mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 18g
6%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 10g
Protein 2g
4%
Vitamin A
2%
Vitamin C
0.3%
Calcium
1%
Iron
2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.