Googie's Kitchen presents 3 Delicious Flapjack Recipes

alexisknibbs

Dec 3

Christmas is coming and it's that time of year again where I start to think about the gifts for friends and family members. Many of our friends and family members live in the local area. With everyone living quite close by it means I can give the gift of food. These 3 flapjack recipes are just delicious and I think they would make a yummy present. It's definitely one I'll be giving this year. Below is a video and recipes for you.

3 Delicious Flapjack Recipes

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Biscuit Flapjacks

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Makes 16 squares

Equipment needed

Sharp knife
Chopping board
Stirring spoon
Food processor
Mixing bowl
Spoon
Scales
Teaspoon
Square baking tray
Grease proof paper

Ingredients for the flapjack

Gluten free oats x 100g
Brown rice flour x 100g
Ground flax seed x 100g
Pumpkin seeds x 50g
Chia seeds x 50g
Pecans x 100g
Baking powder x 1 tsp
Coconut or brown sugar x 100g
Vegan butter, unsalted butter or ghee x 150g
Honey or Maple syrup x 100mls

Method for the flapjack

Preheat the oven to 180°C or gas mark 4.
Oil the base and the sides of the tin.
Line the baking tray with the grease proof paper.
Then oil the base and the sides of the grease proof paper.
Now weigh and measure all the ingredients.
Cut the pecans into small pieces.
In the food processor add the oats, ground flax seed, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, chopped pecans, baking powder and coconut sugar.
Then add in the vegan butter, unsalted butter or ghee
Pulse all of these ingredients together until everything resembles breadcrumbs.
Pour the ingredients from the food processor into a mixing bowl.
Now pour over the honey or maple syrup and mix everything together.
Pour the mixture into the pre-lined baking tray and put in the oven for 25 - 30 mins or until golden brown.
Then remove and leave to cool completely.
Cut into squares, serve and enjoy.

Ginger Flapjacks

Equipment needed

Sharp knife
Chopping board
Saucepan
Stirring spoon
Mixing bowl
Spoon
Scales
Teaspoon
Tablespoon
Baking tray
Grease proof paper

Ingredients for the crystallized ginger

Root ginger x 3 inches
Honey or maple syrup x 6 - 8 tbsp
Boiled water x 4 tbsp

Method for the crystallized ginger

Remove the skin from the ginger with the vegetable peeler.
Cut into small pieces and put them into the saucepan
Add in the honey or maple syrup.
Pour over the boiled water and also pour onto the spoon to remove any excess honey or maple syrup.
Stir all of these ingredients together.
Put the pan on a high heat and bring to the boil.
Reduce the heat and leave until the ginger becomes soft and sticky.
It should take around 10 minutes.
Stir the ingredients occasionally.
Once the ginger is soft, set it aside.

Ginger Flapjack

Ingredients for the flapjack

Gluten free oats x 300g
Ground flax seed x 50g
Pumpkin seeds x 50g
Chia seeds x 50g
Ground ginger x 1 tbsp
Ground cinnamon x 1 tsp
Baking powder x 1 tsp
Coconut or brown sugar x 100g
Crystallized ginger
Vegan butter, unsalted butter or ghee x 150g
Maple syrup x 100mls

Method for the flapjack

Preheat the oven to 180°C or gas mark 4.
Line the baking tray with the grease proof paper.
Now weigh and measure all the ingredients.
In the mixing bowl add the oats, ground flax seed, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, baking powder and coconut sugar.
Stir all these ingredients together until they are well mixed.
In the saucepan add the ghee or coconut oil, coconut or brown sugar, and maple syrup
Put on the saucepan on a low heat and stir until the ghee or coconut oil has melted.
Next pour the saucepan ingredients onto the oats and other ingredients.
Mix together until all the ingredients are covered in the saucepan mixture.
Pour the mixture into the pre-lined baking tray and put in the oven for 25 - 30 mins or until golden brown.
Then remove and leave to cool completely.
Cut into squares, serve and enjoy.

Jamie Jacks

Jamie Jacks

Equipment needed

Food Processor (a must have for this recipe)
Scales
Big bowl
Large saucepan
Tablespoon
Stirring spoon
Greaseproof paper

Ingredients

Gluten free oats x 200g
Plain mixed nuts x 200g
Desiccated coconut x 100g
Chia seeds x 100g
Dried fruit x 200g (I normally use dates and apricots, yum)
Raw cacao nibs x 4 tbsp
Raw cacao powder x 4 tbsp
Cinnamon x 1 tbsp
Raisins x 200g
Cashew nut butter x 100g
Maple syrup x 150mls
Coconut oil or butter x 150g

Methods

Preheat the oven to 180º.
Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
Add the oats, nuts, desiccated coconut, chia seeds, dried fruit, cacao nibs, powder and cinnamon to the food processor.
Turn it on to full power and leave for five minutes or until the mixture has turned to dust.
Meanwhile in a large saucepan add the cashew nut butter, maple syrup and coconut oil or butter.
Put the hob on a medium heat and melt the ingredients in the saucepan together.
Once melted remove from the heat and leave to cool.
Pour the food processor mixture into the large bowl and add the raisins and mix.
Finally pour over the saucepan ingredients and stir together until they form a sticky ball.
Place the mixture into the pre lined baking tray and put in the oven for 15 - 20 mins or until a golden brown colour.

Jamie Jacks (Chocolate Flapjacks)

My husband has these flapjacks as a treat on a Sunday afternoon with a nice cup of tea. However, these can be enjoyed in a packed lunch or as a dessert with yogurt and fruit compote or yogurt and honey. Plus they can also be given as a gifts too. Whatever way you eat Jamie Jacks they are yummy and we know you will enjoy them too! However you decide to eat this sweet treat, as always, please enjoy. Thank you xxx

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