Easy British Flapjack Recipe
Made with butter, brown sugar, and syrup, this classic British flapjack recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick snack or energy boost. Classic oat bars contain only 5 ingredients, are ready in just over 30 minutes and are a delightful balance of chewy and golden-crisp textures!
Ingredients
- ¾ cups butter - unsalted
- ¾ cups light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 ½ cups porridge oats - or quick cooking (not instants oats)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350F (180C) and line a 8x8 inches square pan with parchment paper. Make sure the paper is longer than the tray to make it easier to remove the flapjacks from the pan when they're ready.
- In a medium pot add the butter, sugar and maple syrup and melt the ingredients together on low heat. When they're completely mixed together take the pot off the heat.
- Add the oats and salt to the pot and mix everything together until it forms a sticky mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out with a spatula. Make sure the surface is even.
- Bake approximately 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. The flapjacks will harden during the cooling process. When the flapjacks have completely cooled, remove them from the pan and cut into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
These flapjacks are a great make ahead snack! Store at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, place in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week to 10 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
These Flapjacks can also be frozen. Cut into desired size, flash freeze on a baking tray and then transfer to an airtight freezer-safe container and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 355IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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