The Flapjack Conundrum

This week I fed the aikido guys with banana flapjacks (and some broken fruit and nut ones because they went a bit wrong). I've always been quite confused about whether they are actually healthy or not.

What do you make of this flapjack conundrum?

Of course, it depends on what you put in it etc, but the core ingredients of butter and sugar surely outweigh the oaty goodness don't they? This is what puzzles me. I used honey instead of syrup, and fruit instead of something chocolate so these ones can't be that bad. I used some margarine instead of having all butter too, in an extra attempt to make them a little bit healthier. Whether that actually makes a difference or not, I don't know, but they still taste good!

You see those protein sports flapjacks everywhere and I've never been too sure about them. Carbs are good after training of course, plus lots of protein, but I don't quite understand what exactly is in them, do you? Much better to make your own so that you can put what you like in them! They only take about 20 minutes to make as well.

Easy Oaty Flapjacks

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Makes 9 decent-sized slices:

250g oats
30g butter
70g margarine
80g brown sugar
3 tbsp honey
1 banana, mushed up

1) Heat oven to 220 degrees C. Over a very low heat, melt the butter and marge in a pan. Mix in the sugar and honey.
2) Pour in the oats, stirring to coat it with the mixture, then mix in the banana mush.
3) Spread the mixture over a baking tray, using a knife to smooth it over.
4) Bake for 15-20 mins.
5) Leave them to cool slightly, then cut into slices. Restrain yourself to let them cool completely before removing them from the tray!

I struggle to find any definitive information about the flapjack so the conundrum continues. If anyone knows anything to solve this mystery, please let me know!

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