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Apricot flapjacks

Average rating: 3
3 out of 5 star rating (202 ratings)

Packed with slow-release energy foods like oats, dried fruit and seeds, these flapjacks are the ideal sweet treat for lively kids!

  • Serves: 12

  • Prep time: 10 mins

  • Cooking time: 20 -25 mins

  • Total time: 30 -35 mins

  • Skill level: Easy peasy

  • Costs: Mid-price

Apricot Flapjacks
  • Child friendly
  • Make in advance

Ingredients

Top tip: Take care not to overcook the flapjacks as they'll become brittle. When you take them out of the oven they should still be a little soft in the centre and will firm up on cooling.

  • 175g (6oz) butter
  • 100g (4oz) demerara sugar
  • 60ml (4tbsp) golden syrup
  • 275g (10oz) rolled oats
  • 50g (2oz) ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped
  • 2tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • 2tbsp sunflower seeds

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, (350°F, gas mark 4). Grease and line the base of a 20cm x 24cm (8in x 9½ in) shallow cake tin with baking parchment.
  2. Place the butter, sugar and syrup in a pan and heat gently until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and stir in the oats, apricots and seeds.
  3. Press the mixture into the prepared tin, pressing down firmly with the back of a spoon. Bake for 20-25 mins until golden brown around the edges.
  4. Allow to cool in the tin for 10 mins, then cut into 12 squares and leave to cool completely.

Nutritional information per portion

  • Calories 280(kcal)

This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

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