Aubergine Flapjacks

12
15 min
15 min

Ingredients

  • 200g rolled oats
  • 1 medium aubergine, peeled and grated
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
  • 1 handful fresh spinach, chopped
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 130g cheddar cheese, grated
  • 100g butter, melted
  • 3 tsp dried mixed herbs
  • 1 tbsp sunflower seeds, finely chopped. crushed
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, finely chopped/ crushed

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180⁰C fan/ 200⁰/ gas 6. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan on a low heat (alternatively microwave in a safe bowl). Once melted, carefully remove and set aside to let cool.
  2. Peel and grate the aubergine, squeeze out any excess water, using hands or a kitchen towel. Add the grated aubergine to a medium bowl along with the grated carrot and chopped spinach.
  3. Add oats, grated cheese and stir well.
  4. Add the beaten eggs along with the melted butter. Then sprinkle the mixed herbs and seeds and combine well.
  5. Transfer the savoury flapjack mixture onto a baking tray and press down with a spoon. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until soft and golden.
  6. Carefully remove from the oven and once cooled cut the savoury flapjacks into finger shapes and enjoy.

These savoury flapjacks can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days, or frozen up to 1 month.

Fun Veggie Fact:

Aubergine is a great nutritious super veggie, but always ensure to pick the perfect one; smooth and blemish free, ideally coloured dark purple or a lovely shade of lavender so it’s not too bitter, which could upset little sensitive stomachs.

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