This sweet, oaty British snack is great for taking on the go.

Instead, you’ll receive a sweet and buttery oat bar.

Flapjacks are similar to American granola bars… if agranola barwas unmistakably a dessert.

Sliced Flapjacks on a Plate Next to a Glass of Tea, a Creamer With Cream, and a Small Saucer

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Golden syrup is a byproduct of refining sugar, similar to how molasses is made.

It’s not as dark and robust; it’s more like the color and consistency of honey.

It has a distinctively sweet, buttery caramel flavor beloved in the UK.

Sliced Flapjacks on a Piece of Parchment Paper

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Instant oats will make the flapjacks too dense, and rolled oats will fall apart.

Quick-cook rolled oats are the Goldilocks oats for this bake.

But I still have some tips for the best flapjacks and the cleanest slices.

Stack of Flapjacks on a Parchment Paper Lined Cooling Rack

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That means you might enjoy them as asweet breakfastor an afternoon coffee break (my favorite).

They are also very portable and make a great snack for on the go.

it’s possible for you to easily make them allergen-free for a school-friendly lunchbox treat.

An 8x8 Baking Pan Lined With Parchment Paper for Flapjacks Recipe

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They can also be frozen, individually wrapped or all together, in a freezer bag.

They will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Defrost the flapjacks in the refrigerator overnight.

Dry Ingredients in a Bowl With a Rubber Spatula on the Counter

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Lightly grease the pan and parchment paper.

Pour the butter mixture over the oats.

Spread the oat mixture in an even layer in the prepared pan.

Brown Sugar, Golden Syrup, and Butter in a Sauce Pan for Flapjack Recipes

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Compact the oats bars by pressing down the top with a spatula or the bottom of a glass.

Use a serrated bread knife to slice 9 large or 16 small flapjacks.

Store flapjacks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Melted Sugar and Butter in the Sauce Pan

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Flapjacks Batter Mixed Together With a Rubber Spatula

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Flapjacks Batter Flattened Into the Baking Pan Using a Rubber Spatula

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Flapjacks Batter in the Baking Pan

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Baked Flapjacks Cooling in the Baking Pan on the Cooling Rack

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Flapjack Slab Cut Into Bars on a Parchment Paper Covered Cutting Board

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Sliced Flapjacks on a Parchment Paper Covered Cutting Board With a Bread Knife

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Sliced Flapjacks on a Plate Next to a Glass of Tea

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