Oat, Apple and Walnut Protein Flapjacks
Oat, Apple & Walnut Protein Flapjacks - the perfect healthy snack, gluten free and refined sugar free, with a simple vegan option too!
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats (225 grams)
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut (40 grams)
- 50 grams vanilla protein powder (I used Whey Ahead)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped (85 grams)
- 1/4 cup pure peanut butter, smooth
- 1/4 cup rice malt syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup apple puree (270 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 C and line a brownie pan or similar tray with baking paper (I used a 9 inch square pan).
- Optional step: You can toast your walnuts prior to using them in this recipe. If you'd like to toast them, simply spread them out over a tray and toast in the oven at 180 C for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow to cool before incorporating into the flapjacks.
- In a large bowl combine all of the dry ingredients (i.e. oats, desiccated coconut, protein powder, chia seeds, walnuts, cinnamon, and salt).
- Take a small saucepan and pop in the peanut butter, rice malt syrup and coconut oil. Over a low heat, melt the ingredients together just until they are runny. Remove from the heat and stir in the apple puree.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and combine thoroughly.
- Scoop out the mixture into the lined baking tin. Using the back of a large spoon or your fingertips, press the mixture into the tray so it is evenly spread out and there are no gaps. (Tip: wetting your fingertips just slightly will stop them sticking).
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the edges are starting to crisp and darken and the centre is a golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
*for a vegan option, simply swap this whey-based protein for a vegan protein powder.
**you can substitute a different nut in to this recipe if you prefer not to use walnuts. I’d recommend pecans!
***rice malt syrup is sometimes called brown rice syrup. You can also use honey, coconut syrup, date syrup or maple syrup – maple syrup in these is absolutely divine, I really recommend it. If you use honey the flapjacks will of course not be suitable for vegans.
Disclaimer: I received a free sample of Whey Ahead protein but was not otherwise financially compensated for this post, and created this recipe of my own accord. Nourish Everyday only features products which I have tried and tested!
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