So I may have become a little bit obsessed with Ma Baker bars while I was staying in Norfolk. Since it was quite hard to find vegan options when I came across these in Dents Farm shop I stocked up! I also went back again a few days after to get more much to the shop assistants amusement but you gotta do what you gotta do on a vegan lifestyle. I didn't picture the banana bar which is another one of my favourites. They are just so delicious and considering in the past I used to hate any sweet foods with fruit in them I was surprised I liked these so much. They became my evening snack- a flapjack with a green tea. The fruit gives each one a sweet taste and each flavour has a distinct taste but I liked them all. They are very similar to home made flapjacks which is what I like about them plus they are filling making them the perfect snack as you aren't reaching for something else to eat afterwards. 

They are also great for hiking as they are small enough to carry. When I'm home I eat much more home made snacks so these were a nice treat but I am loving this brand more and more, weirdly I have only seen these in the countryside and online but I'll be looking out for them in the city. 

Check out their range here: http://www.firstqualityfoods.co.uk/mabaker.html ps not all there bars are vegan so avoid the smoothie and chocolate smoothie bars. 

Vegan Flapjack Recipe

You only need four ingredients for these delicious vegan flapjacks. They are delicious, filling and a great snack. 

You will need: 

• 3oz of dairy free butter (I used Pure olive spread)
• 3oz of brown sugar 
• 2tbsp of Agave nectar
• 6oz oats 

1. Pre-heat the oven to Gas Mark 6
2. Melt the butter in a pan on a low heat 
3. Add the sugar and stir until mixed with the melted butter 
4. Add the agave nectar and stir in
5. Add in the oats with the pan still on a low heat, mix in until all the oats are covered 
6. Add the mixture to a lined baking tray (I used a loaf tin which fitted the mixture) 
7. Cook on the middle shelf of the preheated over for 15-20 minutes until the flapjacks are turning lightly golden brown

These flapjacks are lovely hot but will be soft when they are eaten straight from the oven, left to cool the flapjacks harden and will be nice later on or the following day. 

This recipe is so quick and simple. It can also be used as a base for adding other ingredients. Add fruit such as chopped dates, dried apricot or berries for added flavour and a healthier bar or add dark chocolate chips for a dessert recipe. The agave nectar gives the flapjacks a sweet taste and these are perfect to take on a picnic or as a snack to bring to work, they are much cheaper than shop bought flapjacks and take no time at all to prepare.