The aroma of flapjacks baking in your kitchen brings back memories of simple childhood treats. Healthy, wholesome and made with delicious natural maple syrup. A lovely treat for any time of day, easy to make and a great way to introduce little ones to home baking.
Ingredients
- 125g unsalted butter
- 100g Pure Maple Syrup, Dark Robust
- 80g brown sugar
- 250g rolled oats
- 50g unsweetened desiccated coconut (optional)
Chocolate drizzle (optional)
- 50g chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Method
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Preheat the oven to 180C and line a 17cm x 17cm tin with parchment paper. Gently heat the butter in a saucepan and add the maple syrup and sugar. Heat until the butter, maple syrup and sugar are fully incorporated.
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In a large bowl add the oats and coconut, then pour the wet ingredients over. Mix well with a wooden spoon.
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Tip the mixture into the prepared tin and flatten with the back of a spoon. To compact it, lay another piece of parchment over the top and press down to make it even and flat. - Bake for about 30 minutes until golden and browned around the edges.
- Cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then mark out 12 flapjacks.
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This is the hardest bit. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
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To make chocolate covered flapjacks, place the chocolate in a microwave safe dish and heat for 20 seconds, then stir. Mix in the melted coconut oil. Drizzle over the flapjacks or spoon on to fully cover, then allow to set.
