How do you make flapjacks without butter?

The basic recipe for flapjacks is packed full of oats and golden syrup. They work just as well with butter or dairy free margarine. You just melt the margarine, golden syrup and sugar together in a large saucepan before stirring in a whole load of oats.

Is flapjack a healthy snack?

Flapjacks look deceptively healthy but they’re not really a healthy snack option. Yes oats are good for you but your average flapjack is made with bucketloads of butter, sugar and golden syrup. Tastes fantastic but not necessarily a healthy snack – especially for children.

Can u use margarine instead of butter for flapjacks?

You can however use margarine if that is what you usually have. I find that using that amount of golden syrup is the perfect ratio for moist and gooey flapjacks – if you prefer a crunchier and drier texture reduce the amount down to 2 to 3 tbsp.

How do you make honey flapjacks?

Method

  1. Melt butter, sugar and honey in a saucepan on a medium heat.
  2. Preheat oven to 180 o/350 f.
  3. Once butter , sugar and honey melted add to the oats in a separate mixing bowl.
  4. Stir until all oats covered.
  5. Put in a greased tin and make sure its evenly spread out.
  6. Cook for 15-20 mins.
  7. Serve.

Is golden syrup vegan?

Yes, golden syrup is vegan! Namely, Tate and Lyle’s golden syrup, a relief for those that love the golden stuff.

How do you make healthy flapjacks?

Ingredients

  1. oil, for greasing.
  2. 100g/3½oz butter, cubed.
  3. 100g/3½oz golden syrup.
  4. 50g/1¾oz mixed seeds, such as pumpkin, sunflower, linseed and sesame.
  5. 50g/1¾oz dried cranberries.
  6. 50g/1¾oz raisins.
  7. 50g/1¾oz dried apricots, cut into sixths.
  8. 250g/9oz jumbo porridge oats (gluten-free, if required)

Why are flapjacks unhealthy?

Flapjacks contain high levels of sugar, syrup and butter, meaning it shouldn’t be mistaken as a food that has many health benefits but rather as a delicious treat to have in moderation.

Why are my flapjacks falling apart?

There could be many reasons why your flapjacks may fall apart after baking. I find using Porridge Oats rather than whole jumbo oats are better. Slicing them into bars while still warm can often cause them to fall apart. If you partially slice them and pop them in the fridge, this will speed up the cooling process.

Is golden syrup Healthy?

However, unlike varieties of brown sugars that have slight nutritional benefits over white sugar, golden syrup has no dietary advantage; there is no real difference nutritionally.