Peanut butter flapjacks are sweet, chewy and rich oat bars loaded with peanut butter and chocolate chips. They are a high source of protein, a boost of fibre and filled with healthy fats for a great on the go breakfast, a healthy snack or a yummy dessert.
Why make this Peanut butter flapjack recipe?
This healthy flapjack recipe uses wholesome ingredients that guarantee a fantastic and rich taste. The most wonderful thing about this recipe is it’s so quick and easy to make!
I usually make a big batch of these Peanut butter flapjacks on Sunday night for a quick grab weekday breakfast. Flapjacks are so easy for anyone to bake. So, if you’re looking for a delicious snack or treat to bake quickly, these Peanut butter flapjacks need just a few ingredients, and you can whip up a batch in less than an hour.
What Are Flapjacks?
In the United Kingdom, flapjack refers to baked oat bars (granola bar). Baked and cut into squares or rectangles, they usually made from only four ingredients; rolled oats, golden syrup, brown sugar and butter. While in the United States and most of Canada, the term flapjack refers to a pancake.
For more flapjack recipes, check this amazing Double Chocolate Flapjacks Recipe.
What's in these Peanut Butter Flapjacks?
- Butter: You may use salted or unsalted butter. It gives an extra rich flavour and keeps the flapjacks moist.
- Dark brown soft sugar: This adds a distinct colour and flavour to the dish.
- Golden syrup: This recipe calls for golden syrup, which is thick and has a deep caramelized & buttery flavour. It gives a lovely sticky texture to the dish.
- Peanut butter: This recipe uses extra smooth peanut butter.
- Rolled oats: They make the flapjacks chewy and gives the best texture. I used jumbo oats. However, you can use porridge oats if you like.
- Vanilla extract: For that extra dash of flavour.
- Milk chocolate chips: You may also substitute with dark chocolate chips based on your preference.
How to make Peanut Butter Flapjacks?
- Preheat the oven to 170C. Line a 22 cm baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, add golden syrup, butter and brown sugar over medium-low heat, stir until the butter melts.
- Now, add the peanut butter to the mixture and stir until it melts.
- Turn the heat off and stir in the vanilla extract and the oats.
- Let the oat mixture cool down for 5-10 minutes, then stir in the chocolate chips.
- Now, transfer the mixture into the baking pan, press it down with your hands.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let the flapjack cool down before cutting and serving.
Top Tips
- The peanut butter flapjacks will be slightly soft when you take them out of the oven. Do not overbake them thinking they’re not yet cooked.
- You can toast the oats to make these flapjacks extra nutty and flavourful.
- If you want a crunchier flapjack, then you may use a large, shallow baking tin and bake them for 5-10 extra minutes.
- If you want a chewier flapjack, you may have to reduce the baking time. The flapjack will set as it cools down.
- Make sure to take them out when they start to turn golden brown to prevent overbaking.
- This recipe is versatile; feel free to play around with it to suit you.
Recipe Variations
- You may make this snack fruity by adding dried fruits like raisins, dried apricots or cranberries.
- If you prefer a nutty variation, you may add pecan nuts or even walnuts.
- You can also make other variation like Chocolate and banana flapjack or banana and peanut butter flapjack.
- This recipe uses smooth peanut butter, but you may also use nutty peanut butter as it gives a great texture.
- You can substitute rolled oats with porridge oats.
- You can also add orange zest or cinnamon to add some extra depth to the flavour.
- If you would like to make these flapjacks extra chocolatey, you can add 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the oat mixture.
- You may substitute dark brown soft sugar with caster sugar.
- Use a different nut butter, such as almond butter. Almond butter flapjacks sound delicious too.
- You can substitute golden syrup for honey or Maple syrup.
- Make these oat bars more nutrients by adding some seeds, raisins, nuts or sultanas.
Recipe FAQs:
How long can I store these peanut butter flapjacks?
You can store these baked flapjacks in an airtight container for not more than a week.
Can I freeze these peanut butter flapjacks?
Yes, you can. Let the flapjacks cool down completely and store them in an airtight container. You can also separate each layer with baking sheets to prevent them from sticking.
Why is my flapjack crunchy?
Your flapjack may be hard and crunchy, That's because you overheated the sugar, butter and golden syrup. It is important to cook them on medium to low heat.
What to do to stop my flapjacks from falling apart?
Make sure to let the flapjacks cool down and press them down with your hand. If they still don’t seem to bind well, add some extra golden syrup to the mixture.
Do flapjacks harden as they cool?
Yes, the flapjacks will feel soft when you take them off from the oven. Remember to cool them down for 5-10 minutes and cut them into bars or squares.
Can I make these peanut butter flapjacks dairy-free?
Yes, you will only have to replace the butter with vegan butter or any dairy-free spread.
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Peanut Butter Flapjacks
Ingredients
- 150 g dark brown sugar
- 450 g porridge oats
- 150 g peanut butter
- 180 g butter
- 100 g golden syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 150 g milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170C. Line a 22 cm baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, add golden syrup, butter and brown sugar over medium-low heat, stir until the butter melts.
- Now, add the peanut butter and stir until it melts.
- Turn the heat off and stir in the vanilla extract and the oats.
- Let the mixture cool down for 5-10 minutes, then stir in the chocolate chips.
- Now, transfer the mixture into the baking pan, press it down with your hands.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool down before cutting and serving.
Notes
- The peanut butter flapjacks will be slightly soft when you take them out of the oven. Do not overbake them thinking they’re not yet cooked.
- You can toast the oats to make these flapjacks extra nutty and flavourful.
- If you want a crunchier flapjack, then you may use a large, shallow baking tin and bake them for 5-10 extra minutes.
- If you want a chewier flapjack, you may have to reduce the baking time. The flapjack will set as it cools down.
- Make sure to take them out when they start to turn golden brown to prevent overbaking.
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A good chewy flapjacks, my favourite sweet treats. This recipe is just perfect!! Thanks for sharing!
I added some chopped almond to make these more nutritious and drizzled with some melted chocolate.
These peanut butter flapjacks are amazing, the best excellent after school treat. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Flapjacks are my super healthy snacks. And peanut butter flapjack is even the best; so delicious.
I loved these flapjacks; I substituted the chocolate for raisins and added sugar-free peanut butter. I take these flapjacks everywhere with me. Thanks for the brilliant recipe.
I was seeking a healthy snack recipe. And after making these peanut butter flapjacks, I can say this is the best recipe ever.
I have tried various recipes for a flapjack, and this by far the best. I also added some dried cranberries. I make this recipe once a week, and every time it turns out perfect.