Welcome to the ultimate solution for a quick, healthy, and utterly delicious breakfast or snack: these incredibly easy 4-ingredient Peanut Butter Breakfast Flapjacks. Designed for those busy mornings or for a nutritious boost on the go, this recipe takes just 5 minutes of active preparation time, making it perfect for your weekly meal prep routine.
I’ve had the pleasure of teaming up with FREEE to bring you these delightful flapjacks, highlighting their fantastic gluten-free ingredients. This collaboration has resulted in a recipe that’s not only simple to make but also packed with flavour and wholesome goodness, suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences.
Whether you’re looking for a grab-and-go breakfast, a satisfying mid-day snack, or a post-workout treat, these flapjacks are a game-changer. They offer the perfect combination of natural sweetness, rich peanut butter flavour, and a satisfying chewy texture, all without compromising on health or convenience.
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Prepare to fall in love with these peanut butter flapjacks for a multitude of reasons. They encapsulate everything you could want in a healthy, easy-to-make treat:
- Effortlessly Simple: With minimal ingredients and a straightforward method, even novice bakers can achieve perfect results every time. Forget complex techniques; just mix and bake!
- Nutritionally Balanced: Packed with energy from bananas, protein and healthy fats from peanut butter, and fibre from cornflakes, these flapjacks are designed to keep you full and energised throughout your morning.
- Incredibly Filling: The combination of wholesome ingredients ensures these flapjacks provide sustained energy, curbing cravings and keeping hunger at bay until your next meal.
- Just 4 Ingredients: You won’t need a lengthy shopping list. This minimalist approach proves that delicious and healthy food doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive.
- Ideal for On-the-Go Lifestyles: Individually portioned and easy to transport, they are the ultimate portable breakfast or snack for busy individuals, commuters, or anyone needing a quick bite.
- Dietary Inclusive: Naturally gluten-free and vegan, these flapjacks cater to various dietary needs without sacrificing taste or texture, making them a crowd-pleaser for everyone.
The secret to their simplicity and deliciousness lies in these four fundamental ingredients:
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FREEE Corn Flakes: The Crunchy Base
For this recipe, I proudly use FREEE Corn Flakes. What makes them exceptional is not just their delicious taste, but also their simple, clean ingredient list (which I’ll show you shortly). They provide the perfect crisp texture that transforms into a wonderfully chewy consistency after baking, creating the classic flapjack feel.
FREEE is a brand dedicated to making gluten-free living easy and enjoyable. Their commitment extends beyond corn flakes; did you know they also offer their own range of vegan and gluten-free porridge oats? FREEE’s breakfast range truly makes starting your day with a healthy, organic, gluten-free, and vegan meal as simple as one, two, FREEE!
Bananas: Natural Sweetness & Binder
Ripe bananas are the cornerstone of these flapjacks. They contribute natural sweetness, eliminating the need for refined sugars. More importantly, their mashed consistency acts as a superb binder, holding all the ingredients together beautifully. Bananas also bring a host of nutrients, including potassium and essential vitamins, making these flapjacks a truly nutritious choice.
Peanut Butter: Protein Powerhouse & Rich Flavour
Ah, peanut butter – the star flavour! Besides its irresistible taste, peanut butter adds a significant protein boost and healthy fats to these flapjacks, increasing their satiety and nutritional value. For the best results, opt for a natural, unsweetened peanut butter to keep the sugar content low and enjoy the pure, nutty flavour. The creamy texture of peanut butter also helps bind the ingredients, contributing to the flapjacks’ moist and chewy consistency.
If you’re as big a fan of peanut butter as I am, you might also enjoy my 15 Minute Peanut Butter Noodles for a savory twist!
Cinnamon: A Touch of Warm Spice
A dash of cinnamon elevates the flavour profile, adding a warm, comforting spice that beautifully complements the sweetness of bananas and the richness of peanut butter. Beyond its delightful aroma and taste, cinnamon is known for its antioxidant properties, adding an extra health benefit to your delicious snack.
Effortless Preparation: From Bowl to Bake
Making these breakfast flapjacks couldn’t be simpler. The entire preparation process involves just a few easy steps, proving that wholesome eating doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated.
First, you’ll combine the bananas, peanut butter, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. This creates a wonderfully fragrant and creamy base. The mashed bananas meld perfectly with the rich peanut butter, infused with the warm notes of cinnamon, preparing the ideal mixture to incorporate our hero ingredient.
Next, you’ll add the FREEE Corn Flakes to this delightful concoction. The corn flakes are carefully folded into the mixture, ensuring each flake is coated in the sweet and nutty goodness. This step is crucial for achieving that fantastic texture – a delightful chewiness from the baked mixture with satisfying little pockets of crunch.
Within just 5 minutes, your flapjack mixture will be perfectly combined and ready for baking. It truly is that simple!
Before baking, make sure to line a square baking tray with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes for easy removal. Pour the mixture into the prepared tray and press it down firmly with a fork or the back of a spoon. Compacting the mixture ensures the flapjacks bake evenly, achieving a firm yet chewy texture that holds its shape beautifully once sliced.
After a quick 15-minute bake, remove your golden flapjacks from the oven. The aroma filling your kitchen will be incredible! The key next step is to allow them to cool completely. This cooling period is essential as it allows the flapjacks to firm up, making them easy to slice into perfect squares without crumbling.
The Perfect Grab-and-Go Solution
Once cooled, these chewy, super filling, and utterly delicious flapjacks are ready to be enjoyed. They offer the ideal combination of flavour and substance, making them the perfect breakfast or snack for any time of day, especially when you’re on the go. Seriously, you just HAVE to try them to understand how good they are!
Meal Prep & Storage Tips
One of the best features of these 4-ingredient peanut butter flapjacks is their incredible suitability for meal prepping. You can easily make a batch at the beginning of the week and have wholesome breakfasts or snacks ready for days. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days, and they’ll maintain their delicious chewiness.
For longer storage, these flapjacks also freeze beautifully. Simply wrap individual squares tightly in parchment paper and then in foil or place them in a freezer-safe bag. They’ll keep well in the freezer for up to a month. When you’re ready to enjoy one, simply thaw it at room temperature or warm it slightly in the microwave for a few seconds. This makes them an excellent option for always having a healthy snack on hand.
Furthermore, feel free to get creative with these flapjacks! You can add a handful of chocolate chips for a treat, a sprinkle of chia seeds for extra omega-3s, or some chopped dried fruit for added sweetness and texture. The base recipe is incredibly versatile, allowing you to customise it to your liking.
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Peanut Butter Breakfast Flapjacks
Ingredients
- 1 box FREEE , Corn Flakes (325g)
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 4 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
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Pre-heat your oven to 180C (350F).
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In a large mixing bowl, add your 4 ripe bananas and mash them thoroughly until smooth.
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Now, add the 4 tbsp of peanut butter and 1 tsp of cinnamon to the mashed bananas. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined into a smooth paste.
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Gently fold in your FREEE Corn Flakes until they are evenly coated with the banana-peanut butter mixture. Be careful not to crush the flakes too much.
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Line a square baking tin (approximately 9×9 inches) with baking paper. Pour the cornflake mixture into the tin and press it down very firmly with a fork or the back of a spoon until it’s compressed and even.
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Bake in the pre-heated oven for 15 minutes at 180C (350F), or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for at least 15 minutes before carefully lifting out and slicing into squares. Ensure they are completely cool before storing.
Notes
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