Looking for a healthy snack idea that actually tastes great? This superfood flapjack recipe is one of our favourites — easy to make, filling, and packed with enough good stuff to feel like a proper power bar rather than just a treat.
Flapjacks always bring back memories of baking with my own mother as a child, and this recipe has that same simple, homely feel. The addition of mixed dried fruit and a mix of seeds alongside the oats means these aren’t just sweet — they’re genuinely nourishing. On a busy morning they’re just as good as a bowl of cereal, and they’re equally handy as an after-school snack before homework starts.
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Superfood Flapjack Recipe
Makes approx. 24
Ingredients
- 250g porridge oats
- 125g butter
- 125g brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons of golden syrup or honey
- 150g mixed dried fruit
- 50g sunflower and pumpkin seeds
- 1 pinch of salt
Method
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
2. Melt the butter in a large non-stick saucepan over a very low heat.
3. Add the sugar and honey/syrup and mix well.
4. Stir in the oats and a pinch of salt.
5. Stir in the mixed fruit and seeds.
6. Spread the mixture over a sheet of baking paper on a baking tray and press flat.
7. Place in the oven and cook for 15 minutes, or until it turns golden brown.
8. While the mixture is still hot from the oven, trace lines up and down it so you can easily break the flapjacks apart once cooled.
This recipe, and more, is available on Wholesome Ireland.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I store these flapjacks?
Once completely cool, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay soft and fresh for a good few days, though in our house they rarely last that long!
Can I swap the dried fruit or seeds for something else?
Yes — this recipe is easy to adapt. Try swapping the mixed dried fruit for raisins, chopped apricots or cranberries, or use whatever seeds you have in the cupboard. Just keep the overall quantities roughly the same so the mixture still binds together well.
Are these suitable for kids with nut allergies?
The recipe itself doesn’t call for nuts, but always check the packaging of your dried fruit, seeds and any other bought ingredients, as some are processed in facilities that also handle nuts. If your child has a diagnosed allergy, check with your GP or an allergy specialist before introducing a new recipe.
Can kids help make these?
Definitely — measuring out oats and seeds, stirring the mixture and pressing it into the tray are all great jobs for little hands. Just keep them well away from the hot saucepan and the oven.
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