Easy Coconut Flapjacks
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
16 squares
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Calories
301 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Snacks, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
British
Easy Coconut Flapjacks
Description
Easy Coconut Flapjacks feature a blend of rolled oats, self-raising flour, and desiccated coconut combined with a melted mixture of butter, caster sugar, and golden syrup. The mixture is baked in a square pan until the top turns a light golden brown, creating a chewy texture and a subtly sweet taste enhanced by the coconut. Cutting the flapjacks into 16 squares while still warm helps them set evenly as they cool. This approachable baking recipe results in snack bars that can be enjoyed alone or served as a warm pudding with custard.
The baking process uses a moderately hot oven and a sturdy square baking dish, which contributes to the flapjacks’ evenly cooked edges and soft interior. The golden syrup binds the oat mixture together, giving the bars their chewy density. Because these flapjacks are not greasy, they hold their shape well once cooled, making them convenient to portion.
These flapjacks are versatile for casual snacking or as part of a dessert course. Their lasting texture means they transport well for packed lunches or picnics. The recipe notes recommend using a good non-stick brownie pan and do not require greasing or lining, simplifying preparation and cleanup. However, these flapjacks are not suitable for freezing, so they are best consumed within a few days.
Ingredients
- 225 g butter or margarine
- 225 g caster sugar
- 115 g golden syrup
- 340 g rolled oats
- 115 g self-raising flour
- 40 g desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180C / 160C fan / gas mark 4 / 350F.
- Melt the butter, sugar and syrup in a large heavy based pan on the hob, over a low heat, stirring occasionally.
- When the butter has completely melted, turn the heat off and add the oats, flour and coconut. Stir to combine the wet and dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Tip the mixture into a brownie pan (roughly 23cm by 23cm / 9inch by 9inch, or similar – See Note 1).
- Bake in your preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cut into 16 squares whilst still hot, then allow to cool.
- Use a fish slice to remove the squares once cooled and set.
- Delicious served on their own, or as a pudding with custard whilst still warm.
Notes
- Use a non-stick brownie pan to bake; greasing or lining is not necessary.
- Cut flapjacks into squares while still hot to help them set properly.
- Not suitable for freezing; best consumed fresh.
- Nutrition info serves as a guideline and may vary.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 352IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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