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Chewy Pineapple, Banana and Chocolate Flapjacks

A chewy flapjack made with oats, dark chocolate, dried pineapple. Suitable for dairy-free and vegan diets.

Pineapple, Banana and Chocolate Flapjacks 


Chewy Pineapple, Banana and Chocolate Flapjacks


The pineapple, banana and chocolate flapjacks are a great energy boasting snack perfect to enjoy when you are out walking.

On Sunday we planned a trip to our local country park with my friend Louise and her dog Murphy, a golden lab. We're determined to socialise our puppy as much as possible and my son was super excited to see Murphy again.

Didn't I tell you we have a puppy? 

He's an English Springer Spaniel. He's just over three months and mad as a hatter.



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English Springer Spaniel Puppy


Flapjacks


I made some flapjacks in the morning before we set off.

Flapjacks are a traditional Scottish bake and the perfect snack for a walk as they're easy to pack and carry.

Oaty flapjacks give you a much needed burst of energy, plus they are quick to make, which is always a good thing.

If you have leftover dried pineapple or just want to make your own, try out this recipe from my friend Kavey for Lemongrass & Coconut Ice Cream with Dried Pineapple.





Vegan Flapjacks


I made this batch of flapjacks vegan, so Graham could have some, even though he was staying home to work.

I used dairy free margarine and maple syrup instead of butter and honey.

I also decided to add some dried pineapple into the mix as I had a few bags of Urban Fruit leftover from another recipe.

I chopped them up with scissors, which was far easier than chopping them with a knife.

These flapjacks were so good and just what we needed.

The walk started off great and both dogs were really well behaved.

We had such fun and the flapjacks were happily scoffed. Unfortunately the weather deteriorated into a cold drizzly sleet, so we all went home wet, muddy and freezing.

I hope you try these flapjacks for your next walk.

For more Scottish recipes have a look at my recipe index of Scottish Recipes for Vegans and Vegetarians



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Yield: 12 flapjacks
Pineapple, Banana and Chocolate Flapjacks

Pineapple, Banana and Chocolate Flapjacks

Chewy moist oat flapjacks made with oats, dark chocolate, dried pineapple, maple syrup and banana. Suitable for vegans
prep time: 12 minscook time: 20 minstotal time: 32 mins

ingredients


  • 100g/¼ cup dairy free margarine
  • 5 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 315g/3½ cups porridge oats
  • 1 large banana, mashed
  • 100g dried pineapple, chopped
  • 100g dark chocolate, broken into small chunks

instructions



  1. Preheat oven

    to 160c/140c fan/gas mark 3 and line a brownie pan or baking tray with

    greaseproof paper. I like to use foil backed parchment as it
    moulds to the pan nicely and is less fiddly.
  2. In a small pan melt together the margarine. Let it cool a little then stir in the mashed banana and maple syrup
  3. Measure the oats into a large bowl, mix in the pineapple and chocolate.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the oats and stir until well combined. If the mixture seems a little wet, you may add more oats.
  5. Pour the mixture into your prepared pan and press down with the back of a spoon until even.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden, but slightly springy to the touch. Leave to cool in the pan. 
  7. Cut into 16 squares.
  8. Enjoy!
calories
124
fat (grams)
7.5
sat. fat (grams)
2.9
carbs (grams)
14.1
protein (grams)
0.8
sugar (grams)
11.3
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23 comments

  1. It's puppy season! My sister just got a French bulldog and while it's allegedly her dog, he is also mad, and she cannot keep after him alone, so the lot of us are trying to run him around a bit to rid him of his wild energy. So, so cute! So happy for Cooper to get a wee friend!

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    1. Oh boy. He does sound crazy. Huxley is calming down a bit not he is getting out for walks, but he's still always super excited and full of energy.

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  2. that sounds yummy. You have a really cute puppy.

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  3. delicious combination looks wonderful

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    1. Thanks, they were great. I'm definitely making this combo again.

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  4. This looks like a quick and easy little treat to whip up for dog walks, lunch boxes and having at home with a cuppa. Lovely. Cute video too. :-)

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    1. Thanks and yes they are perfect for snack. Nice and chewy.

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  5. Ooo I love the idea of pineapple in a flapjack delicious, your two boys look like there having so much fun playing in the mud.

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    1. They did, they had a great day and got super muddy. Cooper even had mud inside of his willies. Lots! And yes do try the pineapple in flapjacks it was rather wonderful.

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  6. Snap! I've got flapjacks in the oven as I thought they'd be good for our breakfasts on the go. Your puppy is so cute as is the video. Love the idea of pineapple, banana and chocolate - yum!

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    1. Great minds and all that Ros. I hope yours are fab too. We loved these flapjacks.

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  7. Your pup looks so gorgeous - we had a springer spaniel lab cross and she had such a lovely nature. Hope your flapjacks didn't get soggy - they sound lovely and just what was needed on a wet walk

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  8. Awww she sounds lovely. No the flapjacks were fine. They were in a tupperware tub and were eaten so quickly there was no time or them to get wet :)

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  9. Aw the flapjacks!! Lovely combination, I will definitely be trying them. A puppy!!! Ah our black lab is 21 months old and is the best thing we ever did for our family xx

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  10. Pineapple, banana, chocolate...oh boy, that's equivalent for awesomeness. Doggy's face says it all - at the moment I look exactly like that staring at the flipjacks!

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  11. Aww you have the cutest puppy and These flapjacks sound dreamy! I have been wanting to try making flapjacks for sometime now, Thanks for this lovely recipe! :)

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    1. Hi Amy, he is cute, but mad as anything. The flapjacks were a great, you should try them, you couldn't get a simpler recipe.

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  12. I love reading this website, it's great to see so many veggie/vegan recipes in one place. Can tinned pineapple be used for this recipe? I'd really like to make some to use the can that's been lurking in the cupboard for the last year

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    1. Yes you could definitely add some, but just a little and dab it well with kitchen paper to dry it and chop finely

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    2. Oh and thank you. I am glad you are enjoying my recipes x

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