This is a family recipe that has been tailored from different flapjack recipes that we've come across over time. They're great for a snack and in lunchboxes.
This is a family recipe that has been tailored from different flapjack recipes that we've come across over time.
Pre-heat oven to 160 C (320 F)
Melt the all ingredients (except the oats) in a heavy based saucepan over a low to moderate heat
Remove from the heat & add the oats into the saucepan
Mix really well
Cover a medium sized baking tray with parchment baking paper and place mixture into the tray
Press the mixture into the tray with the back of a spoon
Bake in oven for about 25 minutes
After removing from the oven, leave to cool for about 5 minutes before cutting into squares
Leave in the tray till fully cool before removing
My 9 yr old can make these completely unaided (except one of us had to take them out of the over for her). If you have younger little ones, they love weighing out the oats, pressing the flapjacks in the tray and licking the golden syrup spoons!
Variations
Instead of just plain flapjacks, you can add any of the following to the mixture at step 4 :
- nuts
- raisins
- dates
- chopped apricots
- sunflower seeds or sesame seeds
Freezing
These flapjacks will stay fresh for a number of days if stored in an airtight container and can be frozen when cooled by placing squares in sealed freezer bag.
Ingredients
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 160 C (320 F)
Melt the all ingredients (except the oats) in a heavy based saucepan over a low to moderate heat
Remove from the heat & add the oats into the saucepan
Mix really well
Cover a medium sized baking tray with parchment baking paper and place mixture into the tray
Press the mixture into the tray with the back of a spoon
Bake in oven for about 25 minutes
After removing from the oven, leave to cool for about 5 minutes before cutting into squares
Leave in the tray till fully cool before removing
