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2nd October 2015 ·

Chocolate Flapjacks (Refined Sugar Free)

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These chewy chocolate flapjacks are very straight forward to make. They can be suitable for people who follow a gluten free and dairy free diet and contain no refined sugar.

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Chocolate flapjacks. A simple recipe that uses no refined sugar.

The story behind these chocolate flapjacks

Knowing how popular my healthy banana and date flapjack recipe is, I thought I would set about creating a chocolate version.

And what better excuse than being challenged by Holland & Barrett to do so for their big free from bake off competition!

When I returned home from the Food Bloggers Connect conference in London on Sunday night I found my mystery box of ingredients, ready for my challenge to be revealed the following day.

I waited with bated breath for my challenge to be revealed and to my joy it was chocolate!!! Yippee…my favourite thing in the world! ย My challenge was to create a chocolate, sugar-free recipe.

Of course, my brain got to work immediately thinking about how I could create something that was not only refined sugar-free but also free of many other allergens.

And the free from chewy chocolate flapjack recipe was born!

As Holland & Barrett had sent me some sugar-free chocolate I decided to use that to top my chocolate flapjacks. If you weren’t avoiding sugar then you could use any chocolate for the topping.

If you leave the chocolate off then you only need five ingredients, which I am sure you will have in your cupboards.

Oats (gluten-free or otherwise), coconut oil (or butter if you prefer), good quality vanilla extract, cocoa powder and dates.

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How do you make these chewy flapjacks?

Making flapjacks is very straight forward.

For this recipe I’ve used dates rather than sugar and syrup to sweeten and bind the ingredients.

You’ll need a blender or small food processor to blend the dates with water to create a date paste.

Once you have this you just combine the rest of the ingredients together with it and bake it in a tray measuring approx. 15cm x 25cm (or the small tray in this set).

The result? Dense, squidgy, chewy flapjacks.

As always, if you make the recipe do let me know what you think, and if you take any photos before wolfing them down then please do share them with me on social media with #freefromfairy

Chewy chocolate flapjacks. Simple refined sugar free recipe.

Other flapjack recipes

I’m a big fan of flapjacks so I have quite a few recipes…

Healthy Flapjack Recipe

Gluten Free Flapjacks

Fruity Flapjacks

Oat Free Flapjacks

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Chocolate Flapjacks (Gluten & Refined Sugar Free)

These chewy chocolate flapjacks are very straight forward to make. They can be suitable for people who follow a gluten free and dairy free diet and contain no refined sugar.
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Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Servings 8
Author Vicki Montague, The Freefrom Fairy

Ingredients
 
 

  • 200 g oats - gluten free if required
  • 200 g dates - soaked in 200ml boiling water
  • 70 g coconut oil - melted (or butter if not dairy free)
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 g sugar-free chocolate - optional - check allergens, melted

Instructions
 

  • Place the dates in a bowl with the boiling water and leave for about 20 minutes
  • Transfer the dates and water to a blender or small chopper and blend until a paste is formed
  • Transfer the date paste into a large bowl then add the melted coconut oil or butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and oats
  • Mix well, then place the mixture into a greased tray measuring approx. 15cm x 25cm
  • Spread the mixture out and smooth the top before placing in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees, 160 degree fan, gas mark 4 for 25 minutes
  • Leave to cool before topping with melted chocolate or cutting into slices

Notes

Nutrition information is for guidance only and includes the chocolate topping

Nutrition (Approx)

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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  1. Joy says

    3rd April 2022 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    Lovely recipe. Are these freezable?

    • Vicki Montague says

      5th April 2022 at 11:42 am

      I’ve never done so so I’m not sure. You could try with one or two and see how they are.

  2. Kat Heath says

    2nd April 2018 at 3:20 pm

    Made these over the weekend and they barely lasted a day! Theyโ€™re delicious!

    • Vicki Montague says

      3rd April 2018 at 8:54 am

      Hi Kat! I’m so glad you like them!

  3. Olivia says

    12th March 2018 at 11:52 am

    How many calories are typically in one flapjack do you think?

    • Vicki Montague says

      14th March 2018 at 3:10 pm

      I’m afraid I have no idea. I don’t count calories as I don’t believe they are a true reflection of the value of food.

  4. Kelly barwise says

    16th July 2017 at 3:35 pm

    What is the recommended amount of servings please?
    X

    • Vicki Montague says

      17th July 2017 at 10:01 am

      Hi Kelly, I don’t suggest serving sizes because it depends on how large you want the slices. I would cut into about 12 pieces but they are small. I hope that helps?

  5. Grace Castiglione says

    24th October 2016 at 9:48 am

    Vicki

    I’m glad I stumbled across this recipe. I am organising my son’s 6th birthday party and I need to cater for some children who are allergic to eggs, dairy, gluten and nuts. Its a mine field and I am really scared I am going to get it wrong. I have also been advised to check ingredients for cross contamination which scares me too. Can you give any advice? What symbols do I need to look out for when checking for cross contamination? If I am catering for nut allergies are coconut ingredients generally ok still? Do you have any other recipes that I can use for inspiration for a child’s birthday party? I was thinking of making a free from strawberry mousse with jellies to go with these lovely flapjacks.
    Thank you
    Grace

    • Vicki Montague says

      28th October 2016 at 9:17 pm

      Hi Grace, I’m so sorry to reply to you so late after you posted your question..we’ve been on holiday. I hope I’m not too late?? There are no symbols to recognise cross contamination I’m afraid. It sounds like you have a lot on your hands. The best thing to do is look for whether the packet says may contain or processed in a factory with… That will indicate if there is any cross contamination…but manufacturers don’t have to declare that! Coconut is usually ok for those with nut allergies…check with the parent. My (un-iced) iced gems would be perfect for these diets and look lovely cut into shapes. Coconut lemon bites..https://freefromfairy.com/2016/03/coconut-lemon-bars-gluten-dairy-egg-nut-soya-refined-sugar-free.html, gingerbread..https://freefromfairy.com/2015/12/healthier-gingerbread-low-sugar-gluten-free-dairy-free-egg-free-low-fodmap.html, these cookies https://freefromfairy.com/2015/05/simple-soft-glutenfree-dairyfree-refined-sugar-free-cookies.html and how about this chocolate cake for the birthday cake..https://freefromfairy.com/2015/05/a-very-freefrom-chocolate-cake-gluten-free-dairy-free-nut-free-egg-free-refined-sugar-free.html. I hope I’m not too late to help x

  6. Ellie says

    25th July 2016 at 11:21 am

    Made these yesterday, I used butter as didn’t have coconut oil, and while they are very nice, I felt they could be a bit sweeter! Recipe was so easy, and will make them again!

    • Vicki Montague says

      25th July 2016 at 9:16 pm

      Hi Ellie, feel free to make them sweeter. I like people to use my recipes as inspiration and to make them their own. Glad you enjoyed them enough to make them again though!

  7. Ali White says

    4th December 2015 at 6:34 pm

    Ohhh the chocolate top looks wonderful on these. We love dates so will definitely give them a go!

    • Vicki Montague says

      6th December 2015 at 8:51 pm

      These seem to be my all time highest ranking recipe! They are rather yummy and not very naughty either!

  8. Rosemary says

    10th October 2015 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    What could I use instead of oats please. as I can’t tolerate them, not even GF ones.

    • Vicki Montague says

      12th October 2015 at 11:28 am

      Hi Rosemary, sorry to hear that. My daughter couldn’t for a while but seems ok with them now. You could try quinoa flakes although I haven’t! Or you could try out my ‘oatless’ flapjack recipe that you will find in the recipe index…created especially for people like you!

  9. Rebecca says

    9th October 2015 at 4:20 pm

    You don’t mention adding the oats…..

    • Vicki Montague says

      12th October 2015 at 11:26 am

      Oooops! Thank you for pointing that out. Will correct now. Just seeing if people are awake or not!

  10. Vicki Montague says

    8th October 2015 at 2:27 pm

    Thanks for hosting it my lovely! Let me know what you think of these…if you can eat oats?

  11. Mel says

    5th October 2015 at 9:01 pm

    That’s a fun challenge! This recipe Wil definitely go down well here. Must treat Jumpy soon ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Vicki Montague says

      6th October 2015 at 12:55 pm

      Yeah and I am the baker of the week this week so my recipe will go before Howard Middleton and the other judges!!! Whoop!

  12. Charlotte Oates says

    5th October 2015 at 12:21 pm

    These look absolutely delicious Vicki.

    Did you have a good time and FBC? I’m hoping I might be able to go along next year (it was too close to the River Cottage to go this time around).

    Thanks for joining #FoodYearLinkup xx

    • Vicki Montague says

      6th October 2015 at 12:54 pm

      Thanks Charlotte! Yes great time at FBC thanks! Bit cold though as outdoors!!

  13. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says

    5th October 2015 at 9:01 am

    These sound lovely and so tasty, just the way we like them – soft & squidgy. Pinning to bake soon ๐Ÿ™‚
    Angela x

    • Vicki Montague says

      6th October 2015 at 12:54 pm

      Let me know what you think! I love them!!

  14. Rebecca says

    4th October 2015 at 4:20 pm

    Is the 100g of chocolate for the topping?

    • Vicki Montague says

      4th October 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Hi Rebecca, yes it is, which is why it is optional. It is rather nice though ๐Ÿ˜‰

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