Part of this recipe I have taken from Jamie Oliver. A few weeks ago I watched Mr Oliver on the internet making Granola Dust which is absolutely yummy with some yogurt and homemade fruit compote. It is so simple and it is really easy to make. Also it’s so much healthier than the cereal you buy in the supermarket.
My husband loves a flapjack and it’s a great way for me to get nuts into my family’s diet. This recipe is loaded with nuts, chia seeds, raw cacao powder, cacao nibs, desiccated coconut, coconut oil and dried fruit. These are all of the best foods the planet has to offer us and in my opinion we should be eating more of them.
As you can see, these Jamie Jacks are packed full of essential nutrients the body needs for optimum health. The Granola Dust on it on is delicious and if you are wanting to take the dust away this is the perfect opportunity to do it. It’s only a few more steps from the granola and you have yourself a delicious flapjack or Jamie Jack.
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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.
My husband has these 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. 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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