Ingredients
- 120 ml olive oil (plus extra for greasing)
- 150 g coconut sugar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 25 ml water
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 340 g porridge oats
- 113 g frozen berries
- A pinch of sea salt
Method
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan) / 400°F. Grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) square baking tin with a bit of oil and baking parchment. This will make removing the flapjacks easier once they’re baked.
Step 2
In a saucepan, combine the olive oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, water, and lemon zest on low-medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Next, stir in the porridge oats and a pinch of salt and mix everything well.
Step 3
Pour the oat mixture into your prepared baking tin. Press it down firmly with the back of a spoon to create an even layer. Sprinkle the frozen berries over the top and gently press them into the mixture to ensure they’re embedded.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown. The heavenly aroma will tell you it’s just about done!
Step 5
Allow the flapjacks to cool completely in the tin before lifting them out. Cut into 9 even squares and store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Method
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan) / 400°F. Grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) square baking tin with a bit of oil and baking parchment. This will make removing the flapjacks easier once they’re baked.
Step 2
In a saucepan, combine the olive oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, water, and lemon zest on low-medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Next, stir in the porridge oats and a pinch of salt and mix everything well.
Step 3
Pour the oat mixture into your prepared baking tin. Press it down firmly with the back of a spoon to create an even layer. Sprinkle the frozen berries over the top and gently press them into the mixture to ensure they’re embedded.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown. The heavenly aroma will tell you it’s just about done!
Step 5
Allow the flapjacks to cool completely in the tin before lifting them out. Cut into 9 even squares and store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Top tip: Use porridge oats instead of jumbo oats to ensure your flapjacks hold together beautifully.
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