Handy on-the-go flapjacks

Do you go for long runs, cycle rides or hikes? These flapjacks are your ideal travel companion! They will keep you going or help you recover after all the hard work. Quick to make and the flavour options are endless. Once baked these oaty friends will last for a good week! I have given you some flavour options with the recipe but play around and see what you can come up with. For optimum muscle recovery, you can always replace 50g of the flour with your favourite protein powder.

#flapjack recipe #powersnacks #fitness food #healthyrecipes

Flapjacks

Prep time - 10 mins

45mins to cook

Serves 16

Ingredients

150g honey or agave syrup

150g rapeseed oil

150g oats

150g of wholemeal or plain flour

Pinch of salt

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 160c,140c fan, gas mark 3, grease and line a 20cm square tin or dish

2. Place the honey and oil into a heavy based pan. Heat gently stirring all the time until the honey and oil are mixed

3. Put the oats, flour, salt and any additional ingredient you have chosen into a large mixing bowl

4. Stir the honey and oil mixture in with the dry ingredients. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin/dish and bake for 45 mins

5. Place on a baking rack in the tin to cool. Once cooled cut into 16 finger-sized pieces

Flavour options

1. Apple and cinnamon - Add 2 grated apples,1 tsp of cinnamon and 50g of mixed seeds or poppy seeds

2. Raspberry and almond - Add 100g of fresh raspberries and 50g of flaked almonds

3. Chocolate and hazelnut - Add 2tsp of cocoa power, 50g of chopped hazel nuts and 25g of chocolate chips*

4. Orange and ginger - Add 1 whole grated zest of orange, 1tsp of mixed spice and 50g of mixed seeds

5. Banana and peanut butter- 2 bananas mashed, 50g peanut butter

*Feel free to use vegan chocolate if you wish!

Nutrition per square 200kcals 21g carbs 12g fat 3g protein - This will vary depending on flavour.