The Best Flapjack Recipe in the Whole Wide World. Ever. Quite a claim huh? Well, all I can say is give this recipe a go and see what you think, I’m pretty sure you’re not going to be disappointed ;)
What makes this the best flapjack recipe ever?
What makes this the best flapjack recipe? Well, I take my flapjacks very seriously. I have spent the past 6 years or so trying every flapjack recipe I stumbled upon with very varied results.
Either too dry, too plain, too sweet, too crumbly, too dull, too greasy, too sticky (never thought that would be a problem as I love ’em gooey). Anyway, I’m rambling. The search is over. This is the one. This is the best flapjack recipe in the whole wide world. Fact.
The Best Flapjack Recipe in the Whole Wide World – Ever!
It may be the best flapjack recipe, but are flapjacks good for you?
OK, so ‘healthy flapjacks’ may not be the first description which comes to mind for the flapjacks made using this ‘best flapjack recipe in the whole wide world ever’, however as an occasional treat they are damn delicious!
Flapjacks in general are a high energy food, and are perfect for taking camping or hiking.
I particularly think that flapjacks make for a fantastic snack for cyclists too, given their high energy content. Take a flapjack or two for your next outdoor-sports adventure!
There is also a question as to whether dried fruit is good for you. Having done a little bit of research into this area myself, this article suggests that unsweetened, dried fruit does indeed pack a big nutritional punch.
The article states that dried fruits can provide a source of fibre, antioxidants and the B vitamin folate.
Can you use honey in place of golden syrup?
Absolutely you can make flapjacks with honey!
If you can’t find Golden Syrup you can use honey instead.
I have tried making the replacement for this flapjack recipe and the difference you are likely to find is that honey will give a sweet, but slightly more wholesome taste than Golden Syrup.
Need more Lunch Box Inspiration?
Sometimes only a sweet treat will do! If you’ve made these date flapjacks using this best flapjack recipe (ever), congratulations! The prize is that delicious end result! If you love them as much as we do, why not give some of my other favourite bakes a go to?
My soft and chewy coconut pyramids are a retro treat that are great fun to make. And these chocolate orange muffins smell as good as they look!
If you have any leftover dates, you may also like to try my date and dark chocolate muffins a go too.
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Alternatively, please leave a comment below letting me know what you and your family think of my date flapjack recipe!
Janie x
PS I love this recipe sooooo much that I made a little video showing you just how easy it is to make ;) If you like it, please hit the thumbs up & subscribe!
- 225 g dried dates destoned & chopped
- Splash of water or orange juice
- 175 g butter
- 75 g sugar
- 3 tablespoon Golden Syrup or honey
- 350 g oats
- 1.5 teaspoon mixed spice
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Preheat the oven to 190c/170 fan/375f or gas 5
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Heat the dates and water/juice gently (lid on) for 5 minutes until soft enough to mash with the back of a fork.
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In a large pan, melt together the butter, sugar and golden syrup.
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Tip in the oats and mixed spice and mix until the oats are evenly coated.
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Put half of the oaty mixture into a lined baking 8 inch baking tin and firm down with the back of a spoon.
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Scrape on the date mix and squash that flat too.
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Finally top with the remaining oats and firm down well.
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Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Cut into pieces before tipping out onto a cooling rack and letting cool fully.
Padmasree Vardaraj says
Looks good. I will definitely try it.
Jane Sarchet says
Hope you love it Padmasree!
Paula says
Amazing it’s so delicious although I hadn’t realised I could make so much mess in the kitchen from baking flapjack, best I have made and tasted in a long time, it’s going up to the highlands with us next week for Wild Camping in Landrover Defenders ( in November Crazy) I may make some more with Ginger in to warm the cockles.
Jane Sarchet says
Hahaha, I’m actually glad it’s not just me that has a kitchen that looks like a bomb site after making them Paula!!!
So glad you love them too, and LOVE they they’ll be keeping you warm up in the highlands (actually, I’m a bit jealous! Can we come too?!)
Janie x
Michelle Velma Walsh says
I have a recipe for date bars that is very similar that I got from my mothers years ago, I will try yours as it looks so good. Never heard the bars called flapjacks.
Jane Sarchet says
Hi Michelle, it’s definitely a British thing and has caused much confusion in these comments over the years! Whatever you choose to call them, I hope you adore them as much as we do!
Janie x
Sharon says
An absolutely superb recipe. I’ve been using it for years and it is indeed by far the best flapjack recipe I’ve ever come across. Thank you!
Jane Sarchet says
Yay! Best message of the week goes to you Sharon!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment, it really does make it all worthwhile :)
Janie x