Chewy Oat Flapjacks with Butter and Honey
Golden oat bars bound with butter, honey and a little sugar.
These chewy oat flapjacks press rolled oats into a buttery honey mixture before baking in one tray. The source uses “flapjacks” for baked oat bars, not pancakes. Warm the butter and honey just until melted, then press the mixture firmly into the pan so the bars hold together. Bake until the edges are lightly golden and let the slab cool fully before cutting. Heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 20-cm square pan with parchment, leaving overhang. Warm butter, honey and brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until melted. Do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt. Add oats and mix until every flake is coated. Transfer mixture to the pan and press very firmly into an even layer using the back of a spoon.
Recipe card
Chewy Oat Flapjacks with Butter and Honey
Equipment: Measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, a sharp knife, and the pan or baking dish specified in the method
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare pan
Heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 20-cm square pan with parchment, leaving overhang.
Melt binder
Warm butter, honey and brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until melted. Do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.
Combine oats
Add oats and mix until every flake is coated.
Press into pan
Transfer mixture to the pan and press very firmly into an even layer using the back of a spoon.
Bake
Bake 18 to 22 minutes until edges are golden and centre is set.
Cool and slice
Cool completely in pan, then lift out and cut into 12 bars.
How to tell when it is ready
Cool completely in pan, then lift out and cut into 12 bars.
Tips
- Heat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Warm butter, honey and brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until melted.
- Add oats and mix until every flake is coated.
- Transfer mixture to the pan and press very firmly into an even layer using the back of a spoon.
Troubleshooting
- If bars are crumbly, press more firmly before baking.
- If edges brown quickly, lower oven to 170°C (340°F).
Substitutions
- Use golden syrup instead of honey for a vegan option.
- Use dairy-free baking block instead of butter.
Variations
- Stir in raisins.
- Add chopped nuts or seeds.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with tea.
- Pack as a snack.
- Add yoghurt and berries.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate.
Make ahead
Prepare components ahead and store safely. Store airtight at room temperature up to 1 week.
Storage
Store airtight at room temperature up to 1 week.
Food safety
Cool completely before storing in a clean, dry container.
Frequently asked questions
Why do flapjacks crumble?
Press the mixture firmly into the pan and let it cool completely before cutting.
How should I store chewy oat flapjacks?
Store airtight at room temperature up to 1 week.
Serve with tea. Store airtight at room temperature up to 1 week.
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