Flapjacks With 4 Ingredients | Bakes In 15 Minutes
This flapjacks recipe is a staple British snack made with rolled oats and sweetened with golden syrup! Made with just 4 ingredients, they only take a few minutes to prepare!
My favorite UK-inspired recipes are date pudding and panna cotta. However, my favorite snack would be pancakes.
I first heard about flapjacks when I watched Mary Berry show them on TV when I lived in London. I was intrigued by their simplicity and had to give them a try!
What is "flapjack"?
Depending on where you are in the world, a flapjacks can be something very different. In the US, muffins are thick, dinner-style pancakes. British or British Flapjacks are quite different. It is a thick, chewy bar made from flavored oatmeal and combined with golden syrup and butter or oil.
They are comparable to a granola bar or a bar of toasted oatmeal, although much thicker and more appetizing.
Why this flapjack recipe will be a must-try snack:
- 4 ingredients. Just a combination of oats, coconut sugar, coconut oil, and syrup.
- Healthy. Traditional flapjacks use tons of butter and sugar but this recipe replaces the butter with coconut oil and cuts down on the sugar.
- Naturally vegan. There is no dairy or eggs needed.
- Easy to customize. Change up the flavors, add fruit, chocolate, and more.
What I love about this recipe is what a fabulous snack it makes. Enjoy one between meals to keep you energised and satisfied.
Flapjack Ingredients
You'll love the simple pantry ingredients used for this recipe. Here's What You'll Need:
- Rolled oats– Also known as old fashioned oats or porridge oats. You can use quick cooking oats, but your flapjacks will be slightly more chewy and soft in the middle.
- Brown sugar OR coconut sugar- Obviously this sweetens the bars, but they also keep them soft in the middle. White sugar will work but will be a little denser throughout.
- Coconut oil- I used refined coconut oil, as there is no coconut flavor. You can substitute this for unsalted butter if you wish!
- Golden syrup– An extra thick and sticky syrup that is popular in Australia and the United Kingdom. Golden syrup will be hard to find in America unless you have a specialty store for British foods. If this is the case, you can use honey, as it has a similar thickness and consistency.
How to make flapjacks
With less than two minutes of preparation, this recipe is very simple. The oven takes care of all the hard work.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 1/4 cups rolled oats gluten free, if needed
- 1 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil or butter, melted
- 1/2 cup golden syrup or honey
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the oats and brown sugar and mix until combined. Add the coconut oil and golden syrup and mix until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the flapjack mixture into the lined pan and press down until smooth on top. Place the flapjacks in the oven and bake for 17-20 minutes, until the edges are beginning to go golden brown.
- Remove the flapjacks from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes, before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, slice into bars.
NOTES
TO STORE: Flapjacks will keep at room temperature, covered, for up to 2 weeks.
TO FREEZE: Place leftover flapjacks in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
TO THAW: Allow flapjacks to thaw to room temperature before enjoying them.