Fruit and Nut Flapjacks

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If you are looking for a wholesome, energy boosting treat that is both delicious and easy to make, these fruit and nut flapjacks are perfect. Packed with the natural sweetness of raisins or sultanas, the crunch of mixed nuts, and the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter, these classic flapjacks are a satisfying snack for any time of day.

Whether you need a quick breakfast on the go, a post workout energy boost, or a homemade treat to enjoy with a cup of tea, these flapjacks tick all the boxes. The combination of oats, vegan butter, nuts, and dried fruit provides a great balance of slow releasing energy and healthy fats, making them a fantastic alternative to shop bought snack bars. Plus, they’re incredibly simple to whip up with just a few staple ingredients. They also last a few days if you keep them stored in an airtight container.

What’s great about this recipe is its versatility. You can mix and match your favourite nuts and dried fruits, or even add a sprinkle of seeds for extra crunch. The peanut butter not only adds a deliciously rich flavour but also helps bind everything together, creating a chewy, satisfying texture. You can use smooth or crunchy peanut butter but I like to use crunchy to add some extra texture throughout the flapjack.

If you want to skip the dried fruit you can replace the 100g of sultanas or raisins with another 100g of Mixed nuts. And of course if you can use whichever nuts you like. If you just want to use one type of nut like peanuts then go for it!

So, whether you’re baking for a lunchbox treat, a picnic, or just to have something homemade on hand for when cravings strike, these fruit and nut flapjacks are sure to be a hit.

If you liked this recipe for vegan fruit and nut flapjacks then you might like this easy granola recipe.

Fruit and Nut Flapjack

Difficulty: Easy

Servings

9

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 100g Vegan Butter

• 150g Golden Syrup

• 150g Caster Sugar

• 1 tbsp Peanut Butter

• 100g Mixed Nuts

• 100g Raisins Sultanas

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 130ºc/265ºf and grease and line a 20cm square tin
• Put the butter, sugar and golden syrup in a large sauce pan and heat until melted together. Keep stirring until it becomes bubbly and thickens, then take off the heat.
• Mix in the peanut butter then the mixed nuts and dried fruit.
• Press the mixture into the prepared tin, making sure to get it in all the corners and edges.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until golden on top.
• Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely before taking it out of the tin and slicing.