Easy flapjacks
HB-0812 · Hand-built original · British
The classic British flapjack can't be beat. This sweet and chewy lunchbox treat is made by sticking oats together with lashings of butter, sugar and golden syrup. It's a national treasure. Each serving provides 318 kcal, 3.5g protein, 43g carbohydrates (of which 25.5g sugars), 14g fat (of which 8g saturates), 2.5g fibre and 0.1g salt.
BritishCakes and baking1 hr 30 minMakes 12211 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumRenal
Main ingredient: butter
Servings:12quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 6¼ oz butter, plus extra for greasing
- 6¼ oz golden syrup
- 6¼ oz light muscovado sugar
- 12¼ oz porridge oats
- 1/2 unwaxed lemon, finely grated zest only (optional)
- 1 pinch ground ginger (optional)
Method
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Butter and line a 8 in square baking tin.
- Melt the butter, golden syrup and sugar together in a large pan over low heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the oats, lemon zest and ginger, if using, until every oat is coated.
- Tip the mixture into the tin and press it down firmly and evenly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden at the edges but still slightly soft in the centre.
- Mark into 12 squares while warm, then leave to cool completely in the tin before turning out and cutting through.
Prep: 30 min · Cook: 1 h
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
211 kcalCalories
5.7 gProtein
25.2 gCarbs
14.9 gFat
8.5 gSaturates
4.9 gFibre
2.7 gSugars
108 mgSodium
34 mgCholesterol
211 mgPotassium
39 mgCalcium
1.7 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data