Flapjacks

This classic combination of whole oats and syrup makes a tasty, energy-boosting snack. Enjoy as an afternoon treat or mix it up and try adding in some of your favourite flavours like seeds, chocolate or even fruit.

15 minutes prep. time
30 minutes cooking time
Serves 6
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720g porridge oats
300g or butter or plant-based margarine
250g golden syrup
200g caster sugar

Step 1

Line a 20cm x 15cm or similar cake tray or brownie pan.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan/gas mark 3).

Step 3

Place the sugar, syrup and butter or plant-based margarine into a large saucepan. Heat slowly until all melted together.

Step 4

Remove from the heat and pour onto the oats.

Step 5

Mix until all the oats and syrup mixture are combined.

Step 6

Spread the mixture into your tin and gently press the surface to level.

Step 7

Bake for 30 minutes or until golden.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and cut immediately into 12 portions while in the tin.

Step 9

Leave to cool completely and then remove the pre-cut portions.

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