Savoury Flapjacks
Savoury Flapjacks are a vegetarian snack made with pecorino, parsley, onions, carrots, courgettes, jumbo oats and eggs. The Thermomix TM7 grates the cheese, chops the vegetables and mixes everything into a consistent batter, making preparation quick and tidy. Baked until golden, they offer a wholesome, portable option for lunchboxes or a light lunch.
About this recipe
Savoury Flapjacks Thermomix TM7 recipes turn the classic sweet oat bake into a cheesy, vegetable-packed snack that works brilliantly for lunchboxes, picnics and quick weeknight dinners. Instead of syrup and sugar, this savoury version binds jumbo oats with beaten eggs, salty pecorino and a medley of grated courgette, carrot and finely chopped onion, finished with fresh parsley for colour and freshness. The all-in-one kitchen machine genuinely earns its place here: grating a block of pecorino takes seconds, the courgettes and carrots reduce to even, moisture-friendly shreds, and the oats, eggs and vegetables combine into a uniform batter without a single extra bowl. Baked until set and golden, the flapjacks cut into neat squares with a chewy oat structure and a tender, cheesy interior. They are equally good warm from the oven with soup or cold the next day, making them a reliable make-ahead option for vegetarians and hungry families alike.
Preparation tips
- Squeeze the grated courgette in a clean tea towel before mixing to remove excess moisture, otherwise the flapjacks may stay soggy in the centre and fall apart when you cut them into squares.
- Line the tin with baking parchment leaving an overhang on two sides, so you can lift the whole slab of flapjacks out cleanly and portion neat squares without them breaking underneath.
- For a milder family version, swap half the pecorino for grated mild cheese and finely dice rather than chop the onion, so picky eaters barely notice the vegetables in each bite.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the pecorino with a mature lactose-free hard cheese or nutritional flakes for a dairy-free savoury twist, keeping the jumbo oats, courgette and carrot base exactly the same.
- Festive autumn variation: fold in diced cooked pumpkin or grated apple with a pinch of smoked paprika, and top the flapjacks with extra cheese before baking for a golden seasonal crust.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grating the pecorino in the Thermomix bowl takes mere seconds, producing fine, even shreds that melt seamlessly through the oat batter.
- Onions are chopped in the TM7 in a few seconds without tears, giving tiny, uniform pieces that soften discreetly into the flapjack mixture.
- The Thermomix grates courgettes and carrots to a consistent texture, so the vegetables bake evenly and bind naturally with the jumbo oats.
- Weighing the oats and cheese directly in the mixing bowl keeps the Thermomix recipe accurate to the gram and leaves fewer items to wash up.
- The TM7 mixes the eggs, parsley and grated vegetables into a homogeneous batter, ensuring every flapjack square holds together after baking.
Ingredients
- pecorino cheese
- fresh parsley leaves
- onions
- carrots
- courgettes
- jumbo oats
- large eggs