Maple syrup flapjacks recipe

These maple syrup flapjacks are made with five ingredients including chopped dates for an even sweeter boost in flavour. 

Flapjacks are traditionally made with golden syrup but these maple syrup flapjacks are a delicious alternative. Chopped dates are one of the five ingredients required in this recipe but you can swap this for cheaper dried fruits such as apricots or sultanas or omit completely. Unfortunately, these flapjacks don’t freeze well but you can scale the recipe up or down depending on how many bars you want to make. If the mixture seems too wet simply increase the quantity of oats. 

Ingredients

• 250g (8oz) butter
• 250g (8oz) soft light brown sugar
• 4tbsp maple syrup
• 300g (10oz) porridge oats
• 250g (8oz) stoned dates, chopped

Method

1. Melt the butter, sugar and maple syrup in a small saucepan. Heat the oven to 170C (150C fan, Gas 3). Line a shallow square tin, we used an 18cm (7in) tin, with a sheet of parchment paper.
2. Once melted, stir in the oats and transfer half of the mixture to your prepared tin. Press into an even layer.
3. Spread the chopped dates on top in an even layer and press down firmly. Top with the remaining oat mixture and press down so the mixture is level.
4. Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 40-45 minutes or until the flapjacks are a light golden colour.
5. Remove from the oven and leave the flapjacks to cool. Remove from the tin and cut into fingers. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Top tips for making maple syrup flapjacks

Feeling confused about if maple syrup is vegan and why? Maybe you want tips on how to make healthy flapjacks or an understanding of what they should traditionally be made from. Give our handy tips below a read and you’ll find the answers you’re looking for. 

To cut these flapjacks into equal portions, it’s best to use a square tin. If you are considering  replacing an old tin or need to add one to your baking equipment,  try this non-stick, loose-bottom tin by MasterClass. 

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This non-stick tin will make it easy to remove your flapjacks once cooked without the worry the mixture is stuck to the sides and bottom. The loose bottom also means it’s not strictly necessary to line the tin with baking paper though we would still recommend doing this if you have it to hand. It will keep the tin in good condition and should make washing up easier too.

Try making our golden syrup flapjacks if you prefer the taste compared to maple syrup. Or if you’d like a healthy flapjack recipe our banana flapjacks make a lower cal option which doubles up as a great breakfast snack.