These are my eldest son’s favourite sticky orange flapjacks. Easy to make and a weekend treat, check out the recipe for yourself! I need to develop a plant-based version for myself.
Makes 18 (300 cals per portion)
Ingredients:
- 2 small oranges
- 250g (90z) unsalted butter, diced
- 250g (90z) caster sugar
- 175g (6oz) golden syrup
- sprinkle of cinnamon
- 425g (15 oz) porridge oats
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) sunflower/ pumpkin seeds
- 45ml (3 tbsp) fine cut orange shred marmalade
Method:
Grease a baking tin measuring 22 x 9 cm and 19 x 27 cm. Using a citrus zester, shave the rind from the oranges in long strips. Place these in a heavy based saucepan and add the butter, sugar and syrup. Sprinkle the cinnamon. Cook over a medium heat, stirring slowly until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the oats, until the are evenly coated in the syrup mixture. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds. Bake at 180 c (350 F) mark 4 for 25-30 minutes until they become a dark golden hue around the edges: the mixture will still be soft in the centre. Leave in the tin until nearly cold.
Heat the marmalade in a small saucepan with 15ml (1 tbsp) water until syrupy. Brush evenly over the flapjack. Place onto a board and cut into 18 bars. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
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This is so funny!!
Where I live, some people call pancakes “flapjacks”, so that’s what I was expecting to see, but it’s a granola bar! Gotta love that cultural difference (:
These seriously look so delicious though – and I’ve been wanting to make some of these for quick breakfasts on the go. Thanks for sharing <3
Oh that is funny! Where do you live? Thanks for the kind words!
Wow, those flapjacks look and sound absolutely gorgeous! Have pinned for future reference 🙂
@Steph thanks lovely, they are delicious!
These look incredible – I have a bit of an obsession with flapjacks, maybe because my mum used to make them for us when we were sick when we were little. I’ll definitely be trying your version out!
Sophie at Franglaise Cooking recently posted…Sweet & sour aubergines
@Sohie thanks so much, let me know if you do, scrumptious they are! x
I love a good flapjack 🙂 x
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@Chantelle good taste! x
These look fab hon, I bet the marmalade give them very unique taste. I’ll def give them a go!
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@Mummy Tries thanks, the marmalade really gives it a lot of flavour x
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Yummy! I will have to give these a go as Jumpy can have them. x Mel
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Oh fab Mel, let me know if you like them x
These look wonderful. The coconut oil sounds really intriguing. I love flapjack and have been meaning to try it with Potato. I’ve pinned this one to give a try x
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@BakedPotatoMummy thanks, you can use flora too if you prefer!
Yum! These look so healthy and delicious. Could I use any oil? x
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@Mummysays yes or butter if you like x
This looks yummy. Mr P is obsessed with flapjacks you make it sound so easy. I will definitely be trying these out. Thanks for hosting my lovely. Great recipe as always.
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@Jenny my pleasure, hope you try them x
I love flapjack and these look and sound so delicious! All linked up x
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@Kirsty thanks love x
Oh, these sound really yummy, I’ve been meaning to make flapjacks for the boys school snacks… They both love marmalade, might have to try these ones! And, thank you so much for the mention x
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@Sara my absolute pleasure and yes they are pack-luck perfect x
Delicious! I’ve never tried orange in flapjacks 🙂
…Little celebration here that the internet connection was FINALLY good enough to connect to #tastytuesdays <3
Steph @MisplacedBrit recently posted…Grilled Squash Medley, Beef & a Grilled Tomatillo Salsa
@Steph ooh you must, really delicious!
How did you know that flapjacks are my biggest food want right now?! These look and sound delicious!!!
x x
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This is such a good idea, a weekly round up, I’ll be back for inspiration
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@Pebble Soup thanks so much for linking up! Hope to see you again!
Looks so yummy, healthy too and I have all of the ingedients in the cupboard or fruit bowl already. Win win!
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@Sarahhillwheeler thanks lovely…ooh hope you make them! Let me know!
Yum, I love a good flapjack – and this has fruit in, so must be good for us!! 🙂
Have linked up my favourite chocolate cake recipes this week… 🙂 x
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@katgrant30 thanks so much, can’t wait to see it and read all the link-up’s, thanks for linking!x
My Hubby loves flap jacks i will have to make these and get some brownie points
@Helen oh you must, flapjack points haha!
I love a good flapjack but haven’t had one in years! It’s not something I think to make in France where oats are barely available. The addition of orange makes these sound even yummier.
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@Phoebe really, ooh if you get your hands on them, do try it x
ooooh this looks lovely and sticky. i do like flapjack x
@jenny paulin ooh thanks lovely!x
Gorgeous looking orange flapjacks.
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Mmm these look yummy, I’ve not had much luck with flapjacks over the years so will give these a go! Xx
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@Potty Mouthed Mummy thanks, you must try them x