Easy Blueberry Flapjacks

These easy oaty flapjacks are my go-to for those days when you want something sweet and simple. Chewy, golden oaty flapjacks that come together in minutes - the kind you can customise with whatever you’ve got on hand, from chocolate chips to dried fruit, nuts, a swirl of peanut butter - pretty much anything your mood calls for.

Ingredients:

• 200g (2 cups) oats

• 100g (½ cup) butter

• 100g (½ cup) brown sugar

• 2 tbsp golden syrup or honey (for stickiness and sweetness)

• handful of blueberries ~ 50-100g (optional)

Optional Add-ins:

• A handful of raisins, or chopped nuts

• a splash of vanilla or lemon extract

•  white chocolate to melt and layer on top

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F / Gas 4.

2. Line a small baking tin (about 20x20 cm or 8x8 inches) with baking paper.

3. Melt the butter, sugar, and syrup together in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.

4. Stir in the oats (and any optional extras you like). Mix until everything is well coated.

5. Press the mixture into the lined tin, smoothing it down with a spoon.

6. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until lightly golden (don’t overbake or they’ll go hard).

7. Cool in the tin for 5–10 minutes, then cut into squares while still soft. Let them cool completely to firm up.

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Tip: For chewy flapjacks, bake them for less time. For crunchier ones, go a little longer!

Enjoy!

T.