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    Home » Recipes » Sweet snacks

    Vegan Flapjack {No Bake}

    30th December 2018 by Jamie Raftery 2 Comments

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    This is my favorite raw Vegan Flapjack recipe. They are easy to make with no baking required. Each nutritionally dense flapjack is packed with plant protein, complex carbohydrates, good fiber, brain-boosting fats, and essential minerals. They make a fantastic healthy snack any time of day!

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    I'd like to give a shout-out to my good friend Jay Halford for the inspiration for this recipe. We worked together in Portugal for Prestige Bootcamps, cooking at sports and fitness retreats.

    I introduced this flapjack recipe to Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort in Phuket where I was Culinary Director for 2 years. This is a fantastic recipe full of natural wholefood ingredients and it's versatile to adapt different ingredients to use up what's in your store cupboard.

    No baking is required for this recipe, it's blended and mixed together then packed into a tray and covered with a layer of cacao glaze.

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    What is a flapjack?

    Flapjacks may be ubiquitous in the UK, but they aren't particularly common elsewhere. In the USA, a similar recipe would be a granola bar, cereal bar, or oat bar.

    The origins of Flapjack dates back to 16th century Britain; Shakesphere even mentions flap-jack in one of his plays; Pericles, Prince of Tyre.

    "Come, thou shant go home, and we'll have flesh for holidays, fish for fasting-days, and moreo'er puddings and flap-jacks, and thou shalt be welcome."

    Traditionally flapjacks are made with lots of butter and golden syrup. Here I share my healthier and 100% vegan flapjack free from any refined sugars. It's an easy, no-bake, and gluten-free recipe.

    The best way I can think to describe them is that they are like a dense, chewy, fruity, chocolaty, oatmeal cookie bar. They are naturally sweet, sticky, and addictive!

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    Ingredients for vegan flapjack

    Dry Mix

    • Muesli or oats
    • Raisin
    • Apricot
    • Goji berries
    • Flax seeds
    • Sesame seeds
    • Sunflower seeds
    • Walnuts

    Wet Mix

    • Banana
    • Dates - stoned
    • Plant milk
    • Coconut oil
    • Maple syrup
    • Tahini
    • Orange zest
    • Pink salt
    • Cinnamon

    Chocolate glaze

    • Raw cacao powder
    • Coconut oil
    • Maple syrup
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    Equipment you will need

    • Digital weighing scales
    • Blender
    • Spatula
    • Whisk
    • Mixing bowls
    • Chefs knife
    • Chopping board
    • 12'' x 10'' tray with parchment paper
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    How to make healthy vegan flapjacks

    (For ingredient quantities and full instructions see the recipe card below)

    There are three simple steps to this recipe:

    1. Wet mix: blend the dates, bananas, plant milk and melted coconut oil.
    2. Dry mix: Add all the dry ingredients to a large bowl, then stir into the wet mix.
    3. Glaze: Pour the cacao glaze ontop and leave to set in the freezer.

    *For the best results make sure to follow the recipe closely. I highly recommend using the gram measurements (with a digital scale), rather than the cup conversions. Cup measurements are not always accurate enough and I cannot guarantee the best results if you use them.*

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    Assemble all the wet ingredients. You can add all the ingredients to a bowl or straight into a blender. Blend the wet ingredients in a blender until nice and smooth.

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    Assemble all your dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.

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    Add the wet mix to the dry mix in a large bowl.

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    Mix everything together very well, making sure the flapjack mix is compact.

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    Line a 12'' x 10'' tray with parchment paper. Pack the flapjack mix into the tray. You can use the back of a spatula, fork, or spoon to do this.

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    To make the chocolate glaze; melt the coconut oil and syrup in a stainless steel mixing bowl.

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    Whisk in the raw cacao powder until the glaze is smooth and shiny.

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    Pour the chocolate glaze over the flapjack mix and smoothen it out to cover the top evenly.

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    Transfer the glazed flapjack to the fridge or freezer to set for at least 2 hours to set.

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    portioning-chocolate-flapjack

    I use a hot sharp knife to portion the chocolate glazed flapjack. Run your knife under the hot water tap, dry it off, and then carefully cut through the chocolate glaze.

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    Recipe variations and substitutions

    These flapjacks are simple to customize and flavor as you like.

    • You can add any type of nuts or seeds at the same ratio as the recipe calls for.
    • I used a muesli mix for this recipe, you can also use rolled oats or even try a blend of buckwheat, millet, quinoa, and hemp.
    • Fresh bananas and dates are key to the delicious binding sauce, but you can add whatever other dried fruits you have in place of apricot, goji, and raisin.
    • Drop some additional flavor in by adding ground cardamom, vanilla extract, or lemon zest.
    • You can omit the chocolate glaze to simplify the recipe and try rolling the mix into balls and roll them in desiccated coconut or raw cacao powder.
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    How to store no-bake vegan flapjack

    This recipe is best stored in the freezer. I portion the flapjacks into small bars and keep them in the freezer. They only take 5 minutes to soften up enough to eat. You may also store them in the refrigerator.

    As this is a raw no-bake recipe, it will go soft when left at room temperature. Keep this in mind if you are planning to take some out in your lunch box.

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    Nutritional highlights of vegan flapjack

    This is an all-around super healthy snack bar. It's filled with an array of nutrients. Fresh bananas and dates provide natural sweetness. Here is a short introduction to five of the star ingredients.

    • Bananas help relieve muscle cramps caused by exercise. They also provide excellent fuel for exercise and daily activities.

    Read more about bananas

    • Oats contain complex carbohydrates that are mostly starch and fiber. Oats pack more protein and fat than most other grains and are a good source of beta-glucan, a unique, soluble fiber linked to multiple health benefits.

    Read more about oats

    • Goji Berries have high fiber content and complex carbohydrates which helps to balance blood sugar levels, reducing your risk for a sugar crash.

    Read more about goji berries

    • Sesame seeds are an excellent source of copper, a very good source of manganese, and a good source of magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, molybdenum, and selenium.

    Read more about sesame seeds

    • Flax seeds have been linked to health benefits, such as improved digestion and a reduced risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

    Read more about flax seeds

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    More healthy sweet recipes to try

    • Vegan banana bread
    • Chocolate hazelnut balls
    • Brazil nut and fig balls
    • Chocolate goji berry balls
    • Vegan chocolate spread
    • Chocolate chia seed pudding

    I hope you enjoy this recipe. I'm very happy to share it with you. If you do make this recipe please let me know in the comments below what you think. I love seeing your recreations. You may tag me on Instagram #holisticchefacademy and join me on Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram for more healthy recipes and videos.

    Good health wishes my friends.

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    Vegan Flapjack {No-Bake}

    Jamie Raftery
    A delicious raw no-bake flapjack you can throw together in minutes. Make a big batch, slice it up and have it for your sweet snack fix for the week. It's high in complex carbohydrates, protein, fibre, minerals and good fats. 
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Setting time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins
    Course Sweets
    Cuisine International
    Servings 14 100g flapjacks
    Calories 312 kcal

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Mixing bowl
    • Blender
    • Spatula
    • Spoon
    • Baking tray
    • Parchment paper
    • Chopping board
    • Chefs knife

    Ingredients
     
     

    Wet Mix

    • 200 g Banana ripe
    • 150 g Dates soak and drain
    • 150 ml Plant milk
    • 50 ml Coconut oil melted
    • 25 ml Maple syrup
    • 25 g White sesame tahini
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
    • ½ each Orange zest
    • ¼ teaspoon Pink salt

    Dry Mix

    • 325 g Muesli
    • 100 g Raisin
    • 100 g Apricots - dried sliced
    • 25 g Goji berries
    • 25 g Flax seeds - golden
    • 25 g White sesame seeds
    • 25 g Sunflower seeds
    • 25 g Walnuts

    Chocolate glaze

    • 100 g Coconut oil
    • 30 ml Maple syrup
    • 50 g Cacao powder
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    Method
     

    • Assemble and measure out all the ingredients.
    • Use a 12'' x 10'' (approx) baking tray to make your flapjack in.
    • Line the tray with parchment paper.

    For the wet mix

    • Add your stoned dates, ripe bananas, tahini, coconut oil (in liquid form), cinnamon, maple syrup, orange zest, plant milk, and salt to a blender.
    • Blend all the above together on full speed until it comes to a super smooth caramel like paste.

    For the dry mix

    • Next, add the muesli, sesame seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, goji, sliced apricots, and raisins into a large bowl and mix in your paste very well into your dry ingredients.
    • Place the whole mix into your pre-lined flapjack tray and push the mix down into your tray making sure you get it even and into all the corners. Compact it very well. Chill in the fridge or freezer while you make the chocolate glaze.

    To make the chocolate glaze

    • Warm the coconut oil in a bowl over water, add the maple syrup and cacao - whisk until smooth.
    • Pour the chocolate glaze over the chilled flapjack base.
    • Place your flapjack into the fridge to set for at least 2 hour.

    To slice

    • Use a sharp warm knife. Warm the knife by running it under the hot water tap. This helps to smoothly cut through the set chocolate glaze.
    • Cut the flapjacks into bars and store in a container in the fridge or freezer.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 100gCalories: 312kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 43g (14%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 17g (26%)Sodium: 114mg (5%)Potassium: 426mg (12%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 19g (21%)Vitamin A: 278IU (6%)Vitamin B1: 1mg (67%)Vitamin B2: 1mg (59%)Vitamin B3: 4mg (20%)Vitamin B5: 1mg (10%)Vitamin B6: 1mg (50%)Vitamin B12: 1µg (17%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Vitamin E: 2mg (13%)Vitamin K: 2µg (2%)Calcium: 59mg (6%)Copper: 1mg (50%)Folate: 74µg (19%)Iron: 3mg (17%)Manganese: 1mg (50%)Magnesium: 72mg (18%)Phosphorus: 154mg (15%)Selenium: 8µg (11%)Zinc: 2mg (13%)

    ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

    Keyword High-fibre, Raw, Sports food
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    Why are store-bought flapjacks unhealthy?

    Flapjacks contain high levels of sugar, syrup, and butter, meaning it shouldn't be mistaken as a food that has many health benefits. Making your own at home means you can manage what goes into your flapjacks

    Are oats healthy?

    Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They're a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.

    Are vegan flapjacks gluten-free?

    While oats are naturally gluten-free, they may come in contact with gluten-containing grains such as wheat, rye, and barley at the farm, in storage, or during transportation. If you are allergic to gluten, make sure you select certified gluten-free oats or muesli mix. Everything else in this vegan flapjack recipe is free from gluten.

    Why does the chocolate glaze melt after portioning?

    The chocolate glaze on this recipe will go soft and melt if left too long at room temperature. Always store in the fridge or freezer to keep the chocolate glaze chilled.

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    1. BREDA

      November 13, 2021 at 7:24 am

      These are ao delicious and healthy. Each stage of the recipe is so well explained and the preparations with plenty of knowledge given on the ingredients and their benefits . No baking is a bonus. 🙋‍♀️

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      • Jamie Raftery

        November 16, 2021 at 9:33 pm

        Happy you enjoy the recipe. It is versatile to make and super healthy! Happy cooking

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