Sugar Free Flapjacks

Crumbly, buttery, and naturally sweetened with dates, these sugar free flapjacks feature warming notes of apple and cinnamon for a comforting after school snack.

While flapjacks are a very popular after school snack here in the UK, I would argue they’re closer to a dessert than a snack. Do not be fooled by the fibre-laden rolled oat factor. Just a quick jaunt around my local Sainsbury’s revealed that packaged flapjack bars contain anywhere from 6 to 12 grams of sugar per bar! And all but one of the flapjack bars I looked at used refined sugars.

That’s what makes these flapjacks so great. They’re naturally sweetened with dates and dried apple, so you know you’re feeding yourself and your kids a healthier alternative.

There are only 6 whole-food ingredients in this sugar free flapjacks recipe, making it super fast and easy to prepare. The only equipment you’ll need is a kettle, a food processor, and a 20cm square baking tray. Watch the video to find out how to make them!

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[Maramoon]

I made these, replacing the dried apple with thinly sliced fresh apples. They came out so good. I could eat the whole tray!

[YasminFlower]

No oven temperature and how long? Or did I overlook that? Anyway, I put the flapjacks in a preheated oven at 170 C° for 30 minutes. I added as well dried cranberries, raisins, coconut flakes, chopped some almonds and add some vanilla flavor. 💡Important: add one egg, so it won't fall apart that easily when you cut it and pick it up.

[allexmyers]

Anyone cooked these in an Air fryer? And for how long @ what temp?

[SaphirePhoenix]

Could you do this with raisins and sultanas?

[Christine-nlok]

I made these this afternoon, my only problem is they are too good to save or share! I didn't have any dried apple so substituted with raisins and was lovely combo with the cinnamon. <3

[laurettadelmar]

Dates have a very high amount of natural sugar so these aren’t technically sugar free. Refined sugar free sure but not sugar free by any means

[lynnniblock]

You could always substitute by using apple sauce instead of the butter too!

[colincampbell]

Sugar free - dates are anout 60% sugar.

[allexmyers]

Rapeseed oil instead of butter. Much healthier.

[hoeblin]

That's not "sugar free" dates have loads of sugar in them