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Our simple flapjack recipes are ideal to bake either for your family or with your family. Golden and gooey, jazz up your flapjacks with all sorts of fruits from strawberry to our 5* <a href="/recipes/rhubarb-crumble-slices">rhubarb crumble slices</a>. 
 
No golden syrup? We have the yummiest of solutions with our honey and maple flapjack recipes, guaranteed to vanish in minutes.

Discover easy and delicious flapjack recipes with Baking Mad. From classic chewy bakes to creative twists, find the perfect treat for any occasion!

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Our easy homemade flapjacks recipe will have you whipping up a batch in no time. No need to worry about complex ingredients or lengthy instructions. Our step-by-step guide will walk you through the entire process, making it a breeze for both experienced and novice cooks alike. So ditch the store-bought option and dive into the world of homemade goodness!
<h3>Why Bake Our Easy Flapjack Recipe?&nbsp;</h3>
Oaty, chewy and deliciously-sweet, our flapjacks are the perfect teatime treat or addition to a packed lunch. With just six ingredients, these flapjacks are so easy to bake and ready in just half an hour.
If you loved this recipe, you can explore our full <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/categories/traybakes/flapjacks">range of flapjack recipes</a>.
Flapjacks will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
<h2>Top Tips</h2>
Using a wooden spoon for mixing flapjack is recommended it is:
<ol>
 <li>Gentle on Ingredients: Wooden spoons are less likely to damage the oats and other ingredients, helping to maintain the desired texture of the flapjack.</li>
 <li>Heat Resistance: Wooden spoons don’t conduct heat, making them comfortable to hold when mixing hot ingredients.</li>
 <li>Non-Reactive: Wood is non-reactive, meaning it won’t interact with ingredients or alter the taste of your mixture.</li>
 <li>Sturdy and Durable: Wooden spoons are strong and durable, ideal for mixing thick, sticky mixtures.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Substitutions and Variations</h2>
<h3>Substitutions</h3>
Try our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/gluten-free-flapjack">Gluten Free Flapjack</a> recipe that is also super quick and easy to make.
No golden syrup? We have the yummiest of solutions with our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/honey-and-apricot-flapjack">honey</a> and <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/maple-flapjack">maple flapjack</a> recipes, guaranteed to vanish in minutes.
<h3>Variations</h3>
How about adding some festive feels to your flapjacks with our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/mince-pie-flapjacks">mince pie flapjack recipe</a> created by John Whaite.
We also have a tangy alternative with our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/rhubarb-crumble-slices">Rhubarb Crumble Slices Recipe</a> that is so good you'll want to keep it all to yourself!

Easy Flapjacks Recipe

Want to make a crumble that's easier to share? Try these delicious crumble slices, with tangy rhubarb and a crunchy oat base, so good you'll sneak a second (or third)!

Rhubarb Crumble Slices

This honey and apricot flapjack packs a punch with flavour.&nbsp;We've used honey on this recipe as it lends itself well to the texture and flavour. It adds a sweetness without the need for refined sugar and helps retain a really nice moisture. If you love the benefits of baking with honey, why not try some of our other honey recipes?&nbsp;Try our <a data-item-id="69463b7e-8dd5-509e-9d71-6871ec7ec6d4" href="">Honey &amp; Stem Ginger Loaf Cake.&nbsp;</a>

Honey & Apricot Flapjack

This is a&nbsp;traditional&nbsp;flapjack recipe full of delicious strawberries.

Strawberry Flapjack

No baking required. This Chocolate Peanut Butter Square recipe brings all the childhood nostalgia and a whole load of 'mmmmmm'&nbsp;
What could be simpler and more delicious than chocolate, Peanut Butter Proper Nutty, Truvia, honey and oats? Quick to make and even quicker to gobble up. The perfect lunchbox treat.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares

These sweet, sticky maple&nbsp;and date snacks are a great&nbsp;as a breakfast pick me up or a mid morning snack to see you through until lunch time.

Maple Glazed Flapjacks

This tray bake is a perfect bake to serve warm as a pudding with a scoop of ice-cream. Why not sprinkle on some flaked almonds or add a pinch of ground cinnamon to the flour?

Cherry Oat Crunchies

Just because you have a gluten-free diet doesn't mean you have to miss out on the bakes you love. These gluten free flapjacks are super quick to make, and have all the chewiness a winning flapjack should have!

Gluten Free Flapjack

These flapjacks are a delicious way to incorporate fresh raspberries to a bake. They are really simple to make that all the family can get involved, even little bakers too.

Raspberry Flapjacks

A luxurious granola mix cleverly shaped into small cups that can be filled with yoghurt, fresh berries and finished with a drizzle of maple syrup flavour treat sauce for that special breakfast. &nbsp;

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The most festive Christmas hybrid recipe there is - mince pies meet flapjack recipe to create John Whaite's Mince Pie Flapjacks. So incredibly simple to whip up and with a whoosh of Christmas with every bite your last minute festive guests are sure to be delighted.&nbsp;

Mince Pie Flapjacks

Flapjacks are one of the simplest bakes and great as a starter bake for beginners or children. Did we also mention how delicious they are? This recipe has a little twist on the classic flapjack recipe with the inclusion of maple syrup.

Maple Flapjack

The sweet buttery crust and crumbly topping surrounding these raspberry bars is made with the whole grain goodness of oatmeal and are a great snack treat if you are being calorie-conscious.

Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

Looking for a recipe for flapjacks that is a little lighter? This is the perfect pick me up to avoid those mid-afternoon slumps or the ideal bite to enjoy with a morning coffee. These low sugar mini apple flapjacks are made with Truvia for Baking brown sweetener as an alternative to sugar.&nbsp;

Low Sugar Mini Apple Flapjacks

Packed with oats, nuts and seeds these are perfect for breakfast, packed lunches or just with a cup of coffee. If liked, make these with a coarse unsweetened muesli made from large oats, nuts and seeds.

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This fruity energy bar recipe is not only simple to make but it's also packed full of fruit and made with Truvia so you can enjoy a sweet treat without the guilt! &nbsp;

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There is something quite nostalgic about a tray of flapjacks

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