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Peanut Butter Flapjacks
Peanut Butter Flapjacks made with fine oats, golden syrup, brown sugar and butter, a delicious British treat that is rich, chewy, and so delicious! A great snack for all ages, these oat squares or oat bars are the best homemade cereal treats to have at any time of the day.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 143 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 250 g porridge oats
- 80 g dark brown sugar
- 100 g smooth peanut butter
- 50 g golden syrup
- 50 g salted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit, 160 fan oven).
- In a pan set over a low to medium heat, add the butter cut into cubes, sugar and golden syrup, and use a silicone spatula to stir gently until the mixture is melted.
- Add the peanut butter and mix again to get a smooth texture.
- In a mixing bowl, add the oats and peanut butter mixture, and mix well to combine.
- Line a square baking tin (mine is 20 cm in diameter) with non-stick paper, and spread the mixture, pressing down well for an even bake.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, then remove from the oven, and use a sharp knife to cut into squares.
- Leave it to cool down completely in the tin before serving.
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Notes
- The ratio butter to sugar and golden syrup is crucial in order to achieve a nice chewy texture that does not come apart - too little butter, and they will be too crumbly, not enough sugar, and they will be too tough.
- Do make sure to slice the flapjacks as soon as they come out of the oven, otherwise it is impossible to do it once they cool down completely and harden.
- The squares can be stored into an airtight container, and they can stay fresh for many days - best served with a nice cuppa!
Nutrition Information
Calories
143kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
56mg
(2%)
Potassium
106mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
78IU
(2%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 143kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 78IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.