I am ashamed to say that in my youth, I saw flapjacks as a ‘healthy option’. The wholesomeness of their brown, oaty appearance and the fact that they didn’t have any bright colours or frosting smeared across their surface lulled me into a false sense of security and I munched many a morsel under the illusion they were guilt free.

As I grew older and supposedly wiser, the illusion was shattered and I realised that they were actually a pretty decadent snack, but I still couldn’t kick the flapjack habit. A veritable glut of oats, sugar and syrup, these classic chewy flapjacks are never going to make you skinny, but my goodness will they make you happy.

Classic Chewy Flapjacks

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Author: Eleanor Jones
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 15 servings 1x

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Description

Sticky with syrup and oozing with oats, these classic chewy flapjacks are just as at home in a packed lunch as they are on a tea party table.

Ingredients

Units Scale

3 1/2 cups (300g) rolled oats
1 cup (200g) unsalted butter
3/4 cup (150g) golden caster sugar
1/4 cup (50g) dark brown sugar
6 generous tbsp golden syrup

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease and line a rectangular baking tray with parchment paper.
In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the golden caster sugar, dark brown sugar, and golden syrup. Stir continuously until the sugars are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the rolled oats until they are fully coated with the syrup mixture.
Pour the oat mixture into the prepared baking tray, spreading it evenly and pressing down firmly with the back of a spoon to ensure it is compact.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tray for about 10 minutes. Then, lift the flapjack out using the parchment paper and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares or bars.

Notes

For a twist, try adding a handful of dried fruit or nuts to the oat mixture before baking. Store the flapjacks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you prefer a less sweet version, reduce the amount of golden syrup slightly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Snack
Cuisine: British

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 250
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 50
Fat: 12
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 30

Classic Chewy Flapjacks