Red Berry Flapjacks
The sweet treat that is much more natural! No compromise on taste! Just remember, they are still treats!
Calories: 143kcal
Fat: 6g
Protein: 2g
Carbs: 19g
Of which sugars: 10g
Fiber: 2g
High In:
1. Raspberries contain powerful antioxidants that can reduce the impact of free-radicals, decrease inflammation and slow/reduce tumour growth.
2. Oats are high in Beta-Glucan, a soluble fibre which helps control the blood sugar response to food and promote healthy gut bacteria.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Freezing time: 30 minutes
Serves: 20
Ingredients
125g Honey
125g butter
65g Coconut Sugar
65g Agave Syrup
250g Porridge oats
50g frozen raspberries
50g 100% fruit jam
How to make it:
1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and prepare a deep baking tray with baking paper on.
2.Melt the butter, honey, coconut sugar and agave syrup together in a saucepan on a low heat.
3. Once the ingredients have mixed well together, remove the pan from the heat.
4. Add in the 250g of porridge oats and mix until all of the oats are well coated.
5. Place roughly 2/3 of the mixture onto the baking tray and place in the oven for 15 minutes.
6. Whilst the first half of the flapjack is cooking, grind the frozen raspberries and jam together in a food processor.
7. After 15 minutes take the flapjack out and evenly spread the jam mixture on top, before covering with the additional 1/3 of the flapjack mixture.
8. Cook for another 15 minutes.
9. Leave in the tray and allow to cool completely.
10. Chop into 18-20 even squares and enjoy!
Tip: I personally find the flapjacks taste even nice in the fridge!
Tips and Ideas
Using a combination of different fruits is a great way to vary these lovely deserts. Another version you can find on this website uses dark chocolate and blueberries to help boost your anti-oxidant intake.
For more information on sugar and nutrient quantities in fruit, copy and paste the following link:
https://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/LabelingNutrition/UCM169234.pdf