So, I know I don’t usually post particularly healthy recipes but these are an exception! These flapjacks are completely free from refined sugars – in fact, there are just 2 tablespoons of honey in every batch! I chose to add almonds and dried cranberries to mine, but you could also add a few dark chocolate chunks (or a dark chocolate drizzle) and some orange zest for extra sweetness. I especially recommend this if you’re used to sweeter treats but are trying to cut down the sugar.
In our house, we all tend to have a bit of a sweet tooth to be honest! I’m particularly a fan of sweets and lollipops, while my mum is a dark chocolate fanatic! However, we’re trying to eat just a little healthier and that includes cutting down unnecessary added sugar. So, I thought, what better place to start than with sugary breakfast cereals and cakes or biscuits that make up typical snacks?
These no refined sugar flapjacks are a great breakfast, snack or even dessert! They’re particularly good fresh from the oven with some plain yoghurt and fresh berries. Doesn’t that sound like the ultimate breakfast? Of course, like us you might not have time to bake them fresh in the morning. In that case, bake them at the weekend and then reheat them in the microwave or oven when you’re ready to enjoy them! Of course, these flapjacks are pretty good cold too. Personally, though, I prefer them warm.
Now there are a few things in this recipe that some people wouldn’t necessarily class as healthy. After all, oats are only suitable for some diets, and 3 eggs are quite a few! Plus there’s a good amount of milk and olive oil. However, I’d have to say that so long as you stick to reasonable portion sizes and everything then they’re pretty healthy! After all, there are chia seeds, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon and ginger in there too. Those are all good for you!
So, ultimately, I hope you enjoy these no refined sugar flapjacks! After all, I know we adored them! They keep for a good 5 days at room temperature in an airtight container so they’re great as meal prep for breakfasts and snacks!
No Refined Sugar Flapjacks
These no refined sugar flapjacks are super healthy - using just honey to sweeten them slightly! They're chewy, filling and delicious with honey, ginger and cinnamon to flavour them. Plus some chopped macadamias, chia seeds and dried cranberries for extra nutrition and flavour!
Ingredients
- 400 grams (4 cups) rolled oats
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 50 grams (heaped 1/4 cup) chia seeds
- 4 tsp ground ginger
- 4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
- 3 large eggs
- 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) milk
- 2 tbsp honey
- 100 grams (3/4 cup) dried cranberries
- 100 grams (3/4 cup) chopped macadamia nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 30x22cm (12x9") pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder, salt, chia seeds, cinnamon and ginger. Add the oil, eggs, milk and honey and stir gently to combine. Add the cranberries and macadamias and gently mix them in.
- Pour the oat mixture into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes. It should be golden-brown and cooked through. Allow it to cool in the pan before removing and slicing into pieces.
Notes
They should be kept at room temperature in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1 flapjackAmount Per Serving: Calories: 258Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 251mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 5gSugar: 8gProtein: 7g
All nutrition information is an estimate and may vary.
If you’re looking for more breakfast recipes that can be made in advance, try these mini quiche lorraines. These almond milk pancakes can’t be made in advance but they’re delicious too so always deserve a mention!
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I love this idea, it’s so difficult to reduce sugar, especially in baking. I’m going to try these.
I’m so glad you like the look of them! I agree – often I’m mildly horrified when I’m measuring out the sugar for recipes so it’s nice to finally have one that works with almost none!
These sound super delicious and very moreish! No added sugar bit gets huge thumbs up from me for sure. We all love flapjacks in our house and the chewy ones are always the ones we tend to go for. Both my boys would absolutely love to see these in their lunch boxes! Thank you for sharing your recipe with #BakingCrumbs Hannah! 🙂
I’m so glad you like the look of it! I definitely agree that chewy flapjacks are delicious, although these are slightly more crumbly! For lunches rather than a breakfast to be served with yoghurt it might be worth toning down the cinnamon and ginger slightly, but otherwise, they’re perfect as a lunchbox snack!
What a lovely selection of ingredients. I will be making these for a guilt free treat.
I hope you enjoy them! It’s so nice to be able to eat something that feels indulgent without any of the guilt!
These look amazing and I love how easy they are x
Thanks! I’m really glad you like the look of them!
I will have to try these they look great. Will be fun to make at the weekend with the kids x
I hope you all enjoy them! They really are absolutely delicious!
What a clever and healthy recipe! I love flapjacks deeply and completely so have pinned yours for a healthy moment in the future. I love the sound of all the nuts and dried fruit. Thankyou so much for sharing it with #BakingCrumbs
Thank you so much – I’m really glad that you think they look good! The nuts and dried fruit just really add some extra flavour, texture and vitamins that a proper flapjack really needs!
These sound delicious. Never thought of having eggs in flapjacks but if it means they look like this and they are guilt free I need to try it for sure.
I was actually originally going for a more baked oatmeal kind of thing, hence the eggs, but they turned out so good as flapjacks that I decided to turn them into those instead! After all, flapjacks are so often full of syrup and sugar that I just thought it would be nice to avoid some of that! I hope you enjoy them!
These sound fantastic, Hannah! I love all of the flavours in these and that crumbly topping looks delicious!
Thanks- I’m so glad you think they look good! The top really does turn out delicious – slightly crispy and crumbly without being dry!
I LOVE the sound of these! Lots of goodness and not too much of the naughty thing. But they sound super tasty. My kind of snack. Thanks for linking them up to #CookBlogShare. Eb x
I’m so glad you like the look of them – they really are super delicious! Personally, I think the best way to eat them is warm for breakfast with a dollop of vanilla yoghurt and perhaps a light drizzle of honey – they’re similar to baked oatmeal when warm!
These low sugar flapjacks are super good, makes a lovely guilt free treat for anyone.
Thanks! I’m so glad you think they look good, and having guilt-free treats is so important! After all, I don’t know about you but I hate that guilty feeling after every time I have a nibble!
I love flapjacks but never think to make them – I’ll have to change that and give these a try!
That sounds like a good plan – and these are certainly good ones to try! I never used to make them either until I came to test this recipe!