A super simple recipe for delicious oaty flapjacks
These flapjacks are so easy to make this will probably be the shortest recipe post I’ll ever write. If you want to jazz them up you can add 50 g of raisins, nuts, choc chips … whatever you like. Just make sure to add an extra tbsp of syrup if you do. You could also drizzle some melted chocolate on the top when the flapjacks have cooled and before slicing.
Ingredients (makes 16 to 32 flapjacks)
- 250 g / 8.8 oz oats
- 125 g / 4.4 oz butter or baking margarine
- 125 g / 4.4 oz light or dark brown sugar
- 3 tbsp golden syrup
Method
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C/ 180 degrees C fan/ gas mark 6/ 400 degrees F.
Line a baking tray with greaseproof baking paper. My tin measures 24 x 20 x 4 cm (approx. 9.5 x 8 x 2 inches). But you can use a smaller, deeper tin (like a brownie pan) and have “fatter” flapjack slices.
Put the butter, sugar and golden syrup in a heatproof bowl. Put in the microwave for 1 minute maximum. Stir until all the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth. If you don’t have a microwave you can put the 3 ingredients in a pan and melt over a low heat.
Add the oats to the melted mixture and stir through until all the oats are coated and there are no lumps of sugar.
Pour the mixture into the tin. Spread out to the edges and press down with the back of a spoon to form a compact, even later.
Bake the flapjacks for 15 minutes until golden. Take out of the oven and leave to cool completely in the tin. Slice into as many slices as you want or need.
They’ll keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 10 days.
Looking for other oat treats? Try these!
Oat and pecan squares with caramel and chocolate.
Flapjacks made using condensed milk.
Art and Soul 
I do love a flapjack. The oats are so good for you, not so sure about all the sugar though!
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I just do my best to overlook the sugar and butter… after all they’re still better for you than regular cake or a brownie! 🙂
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Flapjacks are one of my favourites 😋
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The kids love them. I can’t make them fast enough! 🙂
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I love making flapjacks there are so many different ways to jazz them up and it feels healthier than other snacks and cakes too.
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They are definitely better for you than a brownie, that’s for sure. And a drizzle of chocolate goes a long way to making them feel a lot fancier 🙂
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YUM!! I adore flapjacks 🙂
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They are a firm favourite in our house 🙂
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Interesting! When I think “flapjack,” I think of something closer to a pancake. Will have to try these. 🙂
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I’d forgotten that flapjack to mean an oat traybake is a really peculiarly British thing! 🙂 Goodness knows where the name came from!
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Ooh, I know what I’m making tomorrow 😋❤️x
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I hope they turn out well 💕 I already have to make more because the kids polished off this batch so quickly! 😊
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They turned out brilliant, although they didn’t last long here either! 😂 x
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Mmmmm yummy thank you!
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Brilliant! 👀🍃
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Thank you! 🙂
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Ooh this sounds great!
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