Healthy Flapjack Recipe (Vegan & Chewy Oat Bars)
These healthy vegan flapjacks are chewy oat bars naturally sweetened with maple syrup and dried fruits—no refined sugar or golden syrup. Perfect as a quick breakfast or on-the-go snack, they’re easy to customize and meal prep-friendly.
Ingredients
Main Ingrédients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup nut butter almond or peanut
- ½ cup dried fruits raisins, chopped dates, or dried cherries
- ¼ cup maple syrup or agave/honey
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins:
- Chia seeds
- Flaxseeds
- Chopped nuts
- Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tin with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, dried fruit, and salt.
- In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gently warm the nut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the baking tin to form an even layer.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes until lightly golden (or refrigerate for 2–3 hours for no-bake).
- Let cool completely, then slice into bars and store in an airtight container.
Notes
These flapjacks are easy to adapt. Swap nut butter types, use different dried fruits, or add superfoods like chia or flax. For a sugar-free version, try mashed banana or applesauce instead of maple syrup. Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months.