Description
Sweet, buttery, and loaded with wholesome oats, British flapjacks are the ultimate chewy snack bar you didn’t know you needed. This easy recipe comes together with just a few pantry staples—golden syrup, brown sugar, butter, and rolled oats—creating an irresistible treat with a caramelized crunch and a soft, satisfying center. Ideal for quick breakfasts, healthy snacks, or even indulgent dessert ideas, these bars store well and offer limitless room for creative add-ins like dried fruits, seeds, or spices. If you’re hunting for versatile and comforting breakfast ideas or food ideas that check all the boxes, this one’s a must-bake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g unsalted butter
- 200g light brown sugar
- 200g golden syrup
- 400g rolled oats
Optional Add-Ins:
- 75g dried cranberries or raisins
- 2–3 tbsp pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon or mixed spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F. Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking tin with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter, sugar, and golden syrup over low heat until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in rolled oats (and any add-ins).
- Press mixture firmly into the lined tin using a spatula or spoon.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely in the tin. Lift out and slice into bars or squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes