Quick Homemade Protein Flapjacks

These protein flapjacks are a quick and healthy alternative processed snack bars.

Unlike shop-bought bars, homemade flapjacks are free from unnecessary additives and refined sugars – plus you can customise them to suit your cupboard ingredients or to be dairy free or nut free etc

When made with natural ingredients, protein flapjacks are an energy-packed snack loved by gym-goers, busy parents, those needing a breakfast boost and anyone who wants to feel fuller for longer to help with snacking and weight loss. 

Healthy protein flapjacks are high in protein – rich in fibre - give long-lasting energy -and are naturally sweet.

Ingredients:

• 90g oats

• 130g chopped dates (can be bought ready chopped for ease)

• 40g desiccated coconut

• 35g milled flaxseeds or ground almonds

• 45g mixed seeds or chopped nuts

• 25g protein powder (try plant based)

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 3 tbsp maple syrup/honey

• 1 tsp vanilla essence

  
  

Alternative ingredients: dark chocolate chips, cinnamon, chia seeds, goji berries, the list is endless!

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (150°C fan) and line a square baking tray with parchment paper.

2. Mix the dry ingredients – oats, dates, coconut, flaxseeds/almonds, seeds/nuts, and protein powder.

3. Mix the wet ingredients - melt the coconut oil in a large pan, then stir in the maple syrup and vanilla essence. Let it cool slightly.

4. Combine mixtures – add the dry ingredients together and stir until well coated.

5. Press into tray – use the back of a spoon to compact the mixture firmly.

6. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.

7. Cool completely before cutting into small squares.

   
   

Keep in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Freeze for up to 3 months – wrap individually for easy grab-and-go snacks.

Check out our other blogs for snack alternatives like our Easy Peasy Energy Balls recipe.