Flapjack Oats, Butter, and Nostalgia

Flapjacks are a delightful treat, with a golden, buttery sweetness that lures you in from the first bite. Imagine biting into a chewy yet slightly crisp edge, where the oats, soaked in a rich blend of melted butter, brown sugar, and golden syrup, form a perfectly textured bite. The sweetness is balanced, not overpowering, leaving you with a warm, comforting sensation as the oats melt in your mouth.
Flapjacks are the perfect blend of indulgence and simplicity-rustic, hearty, and satisfying, with just the right amount of chew to keep you coming back for more. They offer a moment of pure, nostalgic comfort, whether enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or packed into a lunchbox for an energy boost.
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Ingredients:
250g instant oats
125g butter
75g brown sugar
75g golden syrup (or honey for a twist)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch of salt
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 8-inch square baking tin with parchment paper.
Air fryer 340°F (170°C)
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Bake 20 mins
NOTE: If you don't have golden syrup, here are several substitutes that work well in most recipes:
1. Honey: Honey is a natural sweetener with a similar consistency to golden syrup. It may add a slightly floral taste.
2. Maple Syrup offers a richer, more distinct flavour and is great for a subtle difference in taste.
3. Corn Syrup: Light corn syrup is the closest in texture, though it lacks the caramel-like flavour of golden syrup.
4. Agave Nectar is a healthier, mild-flavoured option, but it’s a bit sweeter, so you may want to use slightly less.
5. Molasses: For a deeper, richer flavour, though it’s stronger and darker, use sparingly.
6. Brown Sugar Syrup: You can make your own by dissolving brown sugar in water and boiling it until it thickens.
Any of these can replace golden syrup, but remember that the flavour profile might change slightly depending on the substitute.
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[@AZ-Sharon]

In my part of the world, ARIZONA USA, i understood that "flapjacks" is another word for pancakes. Interesting to learn in my daily lesson from Rikmeister that in different parts of the world that it is an oat bar😎

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. It is amazing how things have name changes. Best, Rik

[@57WillysCJ]

From my understanding pancakes are cooked on a griddle this is why they are griddle cakes in some places. Flapjacks are cooked in a skillet by fat frying. Some slight differences between flapjacks, corn fritters and hushpuppies but many use the terms interchangeably. There some regeonal differences in the pioneer westward movement.

[@cindychristie6314]

Funny we have Anzacs over here they are biscuits/cookies that are made similar! Every country has their own version and name !

[@elisaastorino2881]

Same all over the country, although here in Pennsylvania they're usually called pancakes

[@jazzye_92]

​@@57WillysCJ I've never heard "griddle cakes" before (from AL) but that would make sense if cakes in a pan would be called pancakes haha. I usually use a skillet myself

[@tammyharris8264]

It's funny how one word can mean so many different things, but regardless of the word, it's the food that can unite people. Thanks Rik 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Appreciated. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@CtheCaptain]

Wonderful - took me right back to my childhood in the 1940's amd 1950's when rationing was still on in the UK and my Mum used to make Flapjacks. Keep re-discovering these wonderful old recipes. Thank you Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@annettefournier9655]

I'M from USA. I found out about these watching a UK cycling channel. It's a great basic. My family loves these. So many additions you can make for sports endurance. My grandkids call them energy bars. Grab and go the flapjacks were gone within the day made.🎉 so yummy.😃

[@BackyardChef]

Yes indeed! Dried fruit like sulatanas or currants work in there. Nuts etc. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ShirleeKnott]

looks like something use to be able to get at Tim Horton's here in Canada awhile back. loved them and happy to see how to make them at home.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@gail4101]

I first had these 25 years ago to the month, if you can believe it!!! I was in Slough for work and one of my coworkers had made these and brought them to share with us…yowser! First bite and I was hooked!!! (Thankfully, he gave me the recipe the next day!) when I came two weeks later, I made them for my Southern Californian office…just sharing the Brit love!!!

[@gail4101]

By the way, flapjacks are pancakes here in the US…these are better!!!

[@BackyardChef]

Wow amazing thanks for sharing. Thank You. Best, Rik

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@annikee5925]

Thanks for the instant oats recipes, Rik. Very practical. I'll use up the old maple syrup for this too.

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds good! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kirsiselei8703]

Oh yummy. I will make these next week for sure😋😍🥰

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Hope you enjoy. Best, Rik

[@Pithead]

Those look great, chef Rik! One of the very best cooking channels on the internet.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Appreciate it - I don't think YT think the same as you. Best, Rik

[@bonnieobrien1478]

💯

[@annereidy7981]

Been looking for a good flapjack recipe, so thank you!

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kirstifitzpatrick]

Flapjack's are delicious and a lovely treat gonna add golden syrup to my shopping list I love fruit ones as well great tips and fantastic recipe 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mrdangiles90]

Flapjacks are one of my fav foods ever👌😋 Rikmeister you've only gone and done it

[@BackyardChef]

Cheers, mate - Hope you are enjoying the summer. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mrdangiles90]

@@BackyardChef summer never started in the UK😂 darker nights now mate, the leaves are falling too. Time to get those stew recipes ready😉

[@BackyardChef]

@@mrdangiles90 Stew and soups - mind you I eat them all the time even here. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Rachel-gd7mx]

@@mrdangiles90 we had a week ....or maybe 3 days way back in June 🤣

[@amandah4834]

My family all love flapjack Rik thank you for sharing yours it looks delicious and very buttery 😋Amanda xx

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@wildwine6400]

The old ladies who used to run the kitchen at my primary school made a great flapjack. They did the plain version, one with glacier cherries mixed in and one topped with a thick layer of chocolate 😋

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best. Rik

[@lilliankeane5731]

Nutritious and delicious 😋 . Perfect for any occasion. 😋. Thank you Rik for all the tips! You’re amazing . 🙌🏼.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jennyt966]

I love flapjack. I've not made it since my children were young. They loved it. I'll have to make some with my grandson. He'll love it too, I'm sure. Thanks for reminding me about this delicious treat.

[@BackyardChef]

Great idea, Jenny. Nice bonding and a memory for him. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@johnbaldwin143]

Used to make this with my sisters growing up. A firm favourite. Nice one Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

Great memories right there mate. Cheers, John. Best, Rik

[@evocationart8370]

Love flapjack ❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Yes I do too! Best, Rik

[@zainabskitchen2463]

Thanks for sharing super easy yet delicious Flapjack recipe.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@priscillajoseph765]

Very satisfying 👌

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@TimPrestia-Cook]

Thanks Rick, took me back nearly 60 years, friends of my folks in Bega Aus, used to make these to go with Tea in the afternoon.. great recipe and time disappeared with the first bite...

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Time just disappears. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@carltaylor1068]

Omg just done flapjacks,absolutely delicious 😋 🎉

[@BackyardChef]

Fantastic! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@joannebrown1531]

Excellent recipe Rik I love that oaty, sticky, syrupy goodness !!! Wonderful Thank you Rik

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Beruthiel45]

Another yummy to enjoy. Yay. 😊xxx

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@samanthafox2664]

Thank you for supplying substitutes for Golden syrup for those of us who can't get it. x

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. I was going to make it - I still might however there are many on YT already. Best, Rik

[@thelmabrindley2369]

Love flapjack and this one looks amazing

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@catharinaf.8793]

I 💕them with dark sugar beet syrup instead of golden. Thank you for the recipe.

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mustaffaleak9247]

Subscribed not so long ago. Loving the ecclectic mix of old and new, sweet and savour, British and overseas recipes. Love your enthusiasm too. You seem to post quite often so you obviously enjoy what you're doing. Keep it up mate. Can't wait to see what's next 👍

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@rickybryan1759]

Trust me his Chinese meat dishes are better than shop bought

[@haccuk]

I buy one of these most days. Make my own in future, it couldn't be much simpler getting a bit worried about my weight with all your recipes

[@BackyardChef]

You can do it! For softer flapjack - do not squash down and do not over bake. You got this. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@JMN-n2j3EBE777]

I have always loved flapjack! And you are so right Rik, I always panic and think it needs more cooking! So now I know how to do it properly! Thank you.. ❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@8.5gc-liber]

So nice to see flapjacks receipe. I always add dessert spoon of black treacle for richer flavour. Will be trying yours without and adding vanilla essence. I know it will be moorish . 😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋🫢😋😋😋🫢😋😋

[@BackyardChef]

That's the trouble very moorish! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lisamessiana1032]

Fantastic!🌟 Thanks so much🙂

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@sharonwilliams2757]

😋THANKS RIK FOR ALWAYS SHARING WITH US 👌♥️

[@BackyardChef]

My pleasure!! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@markvincent5241]

Great stuff Rik, love a good flapjack.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. I do too. I like it thicker than this and softer. Best, Rik

[@coralbelrost1635]

Yum, I like and anzacs, I reckon I will like these even more

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@deborahgallant3098]

Thanks Rik. I remember buying these in Howarth after visiting the Bronte museum and parkin as well. Love oats❤️

[@BackyardChef]

Fantastic! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant video and the flapjacks looked amazing Rik!! Definitely stirred up some memories of myself making them as a child. Hope all is well, take care

[@BackyardChef]

Fantastic! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@belindagreen3870]

Ohh I ❤️ these.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@elainegothard]

My absolute favourites my mum made until she 'lost' the recipe. Im off out for Golden syrup 1st chance i get. Yum yum

[@BackyardChef]

That sounds like a plan. Best, Rik

[@AudreyWenham]

Pass one across Rik!! I can’t wait, yum.❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mirandamom1346]

Lovely!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@megfreeth4377]

Oh these are the best tray bake so moreish yummy x

[@BackyardChef]

They are! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@10karhu]

Tried it today, I used pancake syrup instead of golden, tastes great!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@maryannehibbard5686]

Rik, I know I can "like" your videos even before I've watched the segment! I remember golden syrup from many times visiting or passing through England years ago. I'll have to order some. Google says sub in light molasses, but that's not the same! Thanks for a simple, but going to be delicious recipe!

[@Ejuicey]

Lyles, or Tate and lyles, the best golden syrup. They make astonishingly good black treacle too.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. If you don't have golden syrup, here are several substitutes that work well in most recipes 1. Honey: A natural sweetener with a similar consistency to golden syrup. It may add a slightly floral taste. 2. Maple Syrup: Offers a richer, more distinct flavour, and works great for a subtle difference in taste. 3. Corn Syrup: Light corn syrup is the closest in terms of texture, though it lacks the caramel-like flavour of golden syrup. 4. Agave Nectar: A healthier, mild-flavoured option, but it’s a bit sweeter, so you may want to use slightly less. 5. Molasses: For a deeper, richer flavour, though it’s stronger and darker, so use sparingly. 6. Brown Sugar Syrup: You can make your own by dissolving brown sugar in water and boiling until it thickens. Any of these can replace golden syrup, but remember that the flavour profile might change slightly depending on the substitute. Best, Rik

[@dd7521]

Mouthwatering ❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kevt7931]

Takes me back to the 80s at school...5p a slice at morning break, probably seen it as getting breakfast in kids that skipped it 👍

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@juliefrancis2383]

Hello Rik, I'm definitely trying this! I'm watching from Cincinnati Ohio and funny enough my friend and I were just talking about oats...they aren't the same anymore. Quaker is the big brand here. It's almost like they're stale...just won't cook. I'll try your recipe with a different brand. Have a great weekend ❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you, Julie. You too! Best, Rik

[@elisaastorino2881]

Try Bob's Red Mill - it's in most of the markets around here (Pittsburgh). All of their products are first rate.

[@pixie3760]

These look amazing. I've never eaten these or cooked them. I have all the ingredients so ill be making these today. Thanks Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Just make sure the butter, sugar and syrup are just meted together do not over cook - Best, Rik

[@pixie3760]

@@BackyardChef yes, something I'll have to be careful of 🙂

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

Delightful ⚡️💫⭐️🌟✨. 🌹🌼🌸🌺

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lindak8664]

Mmmm 🤤 that’s going on the list!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@PaoloBanke]

Porridge I cannot stand I had more than my share as a kid and not good porridge to boot, but Flapjacks and oat biscuits are a different kettle of fish. I have not made any of these in an age but I might well be tempted to make a few fruit and nut ones in the very near future, they are a wonderful snack and as you show so easy to make.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Go for it. Best, Rik

[@georgekostaras]

This looks so fun to eat

[@BackyardChef]

Yes an old one but tasty, George. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@r.e.sutherland9577]

Rik... This recipe has my grandchildren's names written all over it! Fun! Thank you!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@PAM-ud9lv]

Hi Rik I’m back from holiday and will have to try and catch up Omg. That flap back brought back some memories for me my mum used to make it Delish. Thanks as always. Looks easy deserts are not my thing

[@BackyardChef]

Welcome back! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@CitiesForTheFuture2030]

Tx for this great recipe. My gran used to bake every Friday so there was always something nice to eat with our tea. Flapjacks are really nice to have on hand. BTW, golden syrup is quite easy to make at home using water, sugar & lemon juice. I make quite a few basic ingredients to help keep costs down.

[@BackyardChef]

Its not just quite easy - It's simple. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@capatainnemo]

I make these with the maple syrup flavoured porridge oats

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Ejuicey]

I love these, overdone. Reminds me of making them as a kid. Cheers

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@suerobinson844]

Hi Rick good old golden syrup, it's so versatile. I will have to make this recipe, nice and affordable too. ❤ Sue in Australia

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy, Sue. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@suerobinson844]

👌​@@BackyardChef

[@elisabethvictoriahaas1910]

Muito bom. 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank You. Best, Rik

[@Susietacoma]

Another great recipe! Thank you, Rik. ☘️

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@glowandin]

Made it on Saturday with sultanas Was a bit crumbly but maybe too warm when I cut it up; delicious 😋

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kathleennorton2228]

I crave protein and chocolate. I think throwing in some chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips would work for me!

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@clairem1266]

Interesting! I automatically thought flapjacks were made made with golden syrup …need to try these 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@cindychristie6314]

I love Golden Syrup when i am feeling a little down in the dumps, i have a spoonful of Golden Syrup, just what you need, a little pick me up!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

👁👁 Happy to drop by…👨🏼‍🍳

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

Delishush 😂❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mamazockt]

we have something with quite similar ingredients, but it’s not baked in one form, it’s cookies, called lace cookies, maybe the recipe is from Scotland 🤔 the Kombination is delicious 😋

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. An old fashioned recipe dating back a very long time. Best, Rik

[@karlalton3170]

I make that here Rik then when its set put a thin layer of melted Dark choc on top then re- set not good for the waste line but who cares 😎😎🤘🤘

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@elisaastorino2881]

It seems something like the Canadian (Nova Scotia) oat cakes that I've been making for a couple of years now, but softer and more like cake. Can't wait to try it.

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@LittleOwl2034]

Ever since I was a small 5 year old child I loved my husband, one of the many reasons was that I was convinced that Golden Syrup was invented by his family. His father was a GP, and I struggled to reconcile how he could have invented the syrup, but hey. I was a small kid at the time!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Chef_PC]

I have never had this. In fact, I never knew it was called flapjack. I would love to see how you make Golden syrup.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@monicamailman3796]

Lovely, i have some molasses so im wondering if it would work as your golden syrup?

[@BackyardChef]

Yes - alternatives listed in the description. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@bonnieobrien1478]

I can’t wait to try this looks delicious yummy I hope it comes out okay with molasses. You are the bomb of recipes you know that?

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@POLGARA9474]

Hi Rik and thanks from Washington . These sound wonderful for an easy grab an go breakfast alternative to everyday eggs. Is there an list of ingredients measurements? Really enjoy your recipes.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. All ingredients listed in the description. Click on the "more" and it drops down. Best, Rik

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

I have not had it in years, but I think the Rogers company here in Canada ( or at least in BC- their family mansion used to be on Granville Street in Vancouver and may still be ) made Golden syrup. My grandma always had some around. I'll have to go look in the grocery store.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@RALPHMills-bw1hj]

Sorted. Thanks

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@hansdampf4055]

Looks like grandma's very simple version of a granola bar. I think chopped almonds, nuts and dried fruits would do the thing quite well. I'm not a fan of granola bars, but thanks for showing! 😉

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kell4674]

In Australia, this is the recipe for Anzac biscuits. Only they're spooned individually into a baking tray and baked as individual biscuits. I had no idea that this is what American call flapjacks.

[@BackyardChef]

Similar ingredients - Anzac biscuits have baking soda (which reacts with the syrup to give the biscuits a light texture) plus a few other different ingredient - so similar. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@dianeladico1769]

In America, flapjacks are the same as pancakes. It's a regional name, more common in the South. Some areas call them griddlecakes or hoecakes but they're all batter-based pancakes. I've never seen these before and they look lovely.

[@Rachel-gd7mx]

@@kell4674 flapjacks in UK as well

[@annettefournier9655]

Nope, not American, it's UK.

[@BackyardChef]

@@dianeladico1769 Thank you. Best, Rik

[@monicamailman3796]

I thought flap jacks were pancakes! This looks gorgeous.

[@BackyardChef]

Only in the US. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@LyndaOBrien-rl1to]

Flapjack was the second item I made in cookery class when I was 11 years old whilst at school in the UK and I still make it today. My Aussie friends absolutely love it. I have added sultanas to it sometimes.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Yes good addition. Best, Rik

[@thaisstone5192]

(363) Oooh. SUPER. JUST by coincidence I just got a tin of Lyle's Golden Syrup from Amazon. To me, these tasted quite similar to ANZAC biscuits, minus the coconut of course.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@dassochaing2384]

I believe this might be the basis for granola bars. Looks very good and fairly healthy.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@pinkmarshmallow352]

Omgoodness. Now I know what I have been craving-FLAPJACKS! Just one question Rik. I don’t have instant oats. Can I use ordinary oats. And is there any changes I need to make ? I’m going to make these tomorrow. My son will be so pleased when he comes for lunch! 💕

[@BackyardChef]

Yes. Ordinary oats absorb butter etc more slowly - give them a mix and let stand a few mins before chucking them in the tin. It could be a looser mix - so a quick way to solve that is to give a small amount a blend. Mix in with the rest. You might need up to 5 mins more cooking time. Don't over cook. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@pinkmarshmallow352]

@@BackyardChef . Thank Rik. Enjoy your weekend. 💕

[@martyn6792]

As a kid, this was one of the things I made together with fudge and scones, none of it ever hung around long

[@BackyardChef]

I agree it does not last long. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@tridsonline]

👍🏻 Thankyou Rik! In South Africa 🇿🇦, we call these Oat Crunchies .. but half the time people add baking soda too, presumably to react with the sugar by making it fizz and go brittle when it cools. But that yields an awful metallic taste which i can't stand. So _thankyou_ for proving that the baking soda is not necessary!! ℹ️ BTW, for us, flapjacks are like thick pancakes, crumpets really

[@BackyardChef]

The baking soda is used in another version of flapjacks in Australia - for their Anzac biscuits - and it has been a common ingredient worldwide to make them lighter and crunchier like a biscuit. However, like you leave out the baking soda. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@LittleOwl2034]

@@tridsonline Yes! In Zimbabwe too!

[@ardiris2715]

A bit of chocolate and peanut butter added at the end on the stove, then straight into the refrigerator instead of the oven, and you have no-bake oatmeal cookies. (:

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@gavincardy8458]

Am looking at the porridge oats as I type, when I was in the PARA's used get a porridge biscuit tasted like nothing I've ever had best thing ever. One for you to try research recreate maybe?

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@dawntilldusk2356]

Thanks for another great video Rik. Please please please can you make us an Aussie Crunch? I used to love my grandma’s when i was a kid, but have yet to find a recipe that comes even close to what hers was like, and I’m hoping that you might have one thats similar. I’m from Bury Lancashire by the way.

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha - Aussie crunch is this week - there you go - I think its at the end of the week - I am 7 days in front with videos on here and some are months like the Christmas stuff already being uploaded in December. So that is a stroke of luck! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@dawntilldusk2356]

@@BackyardChef “by eck” i bet I couldn’t do that again 😂 that is a stroke of luck, fantastic Thanks Rik, I shall look forward to seeing that one.

[@BackyardChef]

@@dawntilldusk2356 Put lottery on! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kirstifitzpatrick]

I love flapjacks too could you use maple syrup as i have that in the cupboard not got any golden syrup 😔

[@BackyardChef]

Yes. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kirstifitzpatrick]

@@BackyardChef Great thanks Rik and for taking the time to reply just waiting for my square tin and other items to arrive off Amazon 🙂

[@BackyardChef]

@@kirstifitzpatrick Nice one! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kimkayoda7454]

Love this, going to try it with ground flax and rice, lol! I've ordered golden syrup online, always comes smashed and leaking...any chance you can show us how you would make it? I've ordered black treacle on line, same dented and leaking...

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@debbiekeay181]

OH NO! I DON"T HAVE OATMEAL! This looks so tastey, I would probably start eating it without baking.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@SSRT_JubyDuby8742]

I was literally talking about making these in school last night 😊. Like deployed 👍

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@drmoss_ca]

Made them today, but I have a problem when it comes to using them for dessert: custard or homemade cranberry/ginger ice cream? Decisions! BTW, first course is your stuffed potato pancakes (though again in Canada we are more likely to confuse them with pierogis-unleavened dough- and piroschki-bread dough).

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@giselsilva]

I have to make this. Do you think I could use honey instead of golden syrup?

[@BackyardChef]

Yes, there is a alternative list in the description. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@giselsilva]

@@BackyardChef thank you!

[@robbinallan3767]

My mother makes a version filled with dates. Is there anything better than oats toasted in butter and brown sugar?

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@DanielCoffey67]

Since some folks are living where Golden Syrup isn't sold readily, maybe it would be a good idea to show how to make our own? There are plenty of recipes online but provided you have a sugar thermometer, some unrefined sugar, water and a lemon, you're good.

[@BackyardChef]

So you already know. There are alternatives listed in the description too! I've never used a thermometer. No worries. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@athenalimos]

Hi, can i use maple sirup? Thank you.

[@BackyardChef]

Yes, you can. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@christiner302]

My flapjacks never come out very edible. I'm going to see if I can achieve success with this recipe.

[@christiner302]

I think what I've been doing wrong is taking the butter, sugar, syrup mixture to far towards toffee!

[@BackyardChef]

You can do it! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@BackyardChef]

Yes that would cause a burnt flavour in the oats when cooked in the oven too - it only has to be melted together and turned off the heat. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Rachel-gd7mx]

Just when i fancied sumat sweet but didn't know what...do now

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@willmitchell255]

Rick, I'm diabetic so what's an alternative recipe for making these low sugar (or even no sugar) Same for breakfast bars.

[@BackyardChef]

Don't make them. I know that sounds crazy - these are sugar. Thank you. Best, Rik