Apple Flapjacks with their heart-meltingly taste are here for you to try. Easter is around the corner, I don’t know about you but at my home, we start baking yummy delicacies even a month before the occasion. 

With my homies who don’t avoid desserts but keep on staying in guilt even after eating them. So I accidentally or we can say with so much proding finally stumbled upon a dessert along with the recipe that got all of our sweet cravings satiated with somehow less guilt.

Adding some tart Bramley apples, with golden syrup, rolled Oats and a tinge of cinnamon is exactly what you need this time. 

Although they got all the tooth-rotting sugar and syrup ingredients the addition of Oats just pacifies me a little that I’m not just ruining my fitness regime.

They are way better than slabs of chocolates cakes and mousses you keep on indulging. By making these at home, you can have your cravings satisfied in minimal time with healthy basic ingredients.  

As the heart wants what it wants so you can’t go completely without some sweetness so making these healthy flapjacks should be your go-to option as it gives the illusion you are having a healthy snack. My family loves these to the core and these are usually finished within a blink as I have a big family and cherry on top all of them are big foodies.

Stay here with us to get through this exciting journey to learn the delicious apple flapjacks recipe, ingredients breakdown, variations, serving ideas, and how to store them.

What Are Apple Flapjacks?

Are flapjacks and pancakes same? This mind-boggling question is usually asked so let me clear this for you. No, these terms may be used interchangeably but in British cuisine, a flapjack is a baked bar that uses oats so it resembles protein bars. 

Traditionally, flapjacks were prepared with a hell lot of butter porridge oats, and your gooey syrup with some tartness of Granny Smith apples. You can even use Gala and Fuji apples for extra sweetness. 

I believe heaven will be at your table as they are loaded with nutrients to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

Why You Will Fall For Apple Flapjacks?

Syrupy flapjacks with a touch of tart apples sound fun right? But there are many reasons these apple flapjacks will be irresistible that you will be making every other day. I have a personal weakness for the sweet delicacies but these flapjacks top all others.

• Short on time and don’t want to indulge in excessive shenanigans? These apple flapjacks are dreamy as they can be prepared within no time. These are best for beginners to baking and kids adore these.

• These apple flapjacks can be a midday snack, a breakfast loaded with nutrients, or a treat if you have a sweet tooth.

• You can bring variations to these flapjacks and customize them as per your liking by adding or removing the ingredients. You can add nuts for an extra crunch, and for extra tartness add some cranberries. My favorite, Hurrah!

• The British Bramley apples are perfectly utilized in this recipe which are otherwise avoided due to the tartness. But the tartness and fluffiness of these apples mingled with the sweetness of flapjacks just takes the flavor profile to new heights.

Ingredients Used In Apple Flapjacks 

Let me give you an ingredients breakdown that will make these gooey, sweet perfect apple flapjacks that will make your day!

Butter

I’ll suggest you use unsalted butter but if you want to make these flapjacks vegan use a plant-based oil, like you can go for coconut or sesame oil. 

Apples

The star ingredient of our sweet apple flapjacks, however, you can use fresh apple pieces. But I’ll recommend you use either apple sauce or apple filling. Apple filling will have some apple chunks while apple sauce will give a saucy texture.

Rolled Oats

Well, this is what makes the apple flapjacks extra nutritious. However, I’ll suggest you use finer smaller Oats as they won’t make your flapjacks sticky in fact make them sturdier.

Sugar 

I’ll be using a combination of demerara and soft brown sugar as they impart a slightly sweet taste while keeping a low sugar profile and are nutritionally healthier options than table sugar. 

Cinnamon

My baked items are never wholesome without cinnamon as it gives a spicy yet delicious taste to the apple flapjacks. However, if you don’t have that you can use nutmeg as it gives such a nice, cosy flavor.

You can additionally add sultanas, and other nuts to elevate the flavor, the choice is entirely yours. 

Variations In Your Apple Flapjacks Recipe 

You can bring several variations to your apple flapjack recipe that will elevate the taste or even make it better.

• You can add raisins, or chopped nuts almost half a cup into the rolled oats before baking to enhance the flavor.

• Don’t want to make apple flapjacks? No worries, just substitute Bramley apples with another fruit like pears, and add a tinge of ginger to make ginger and pear flapjacks.

• You can add any sweetner instead of golden syrup.  If you want to go for a healthy alternative,  then I suggest you add honey. You can use date syrup as well. 

• You can drizzle some chocolate syrup or caramel sauce over the prepared flapjacks or add some chocolate chips for a sweeter taste.

• Want it vegan-friendly? Substitute butter with coconut oil.

• You can add a touch of spiciness by adding cinnamon, I love them seriously! Apple and cinnamon are divine when together.

Serving Ideas For Apple Flapjacks 

Apple Flapjacks are such a versatile snack so they can be served with anything you like. 

• These flapjacks taste gloriously with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup.

• You can even serve it with your main course, like a honey-glazed chicken and this healthy snack afterward seems like a wholesome dinner plan.

• You can serve these apple flapjacks with creamy vanilla or fruit custard.

• You can even serve it with Greek yogurts or any other flavored yogurt.

• You can even have these delicious apple flapjacks with a latte, see my favorite skinny vanilla latte recipe and your taste buds will be scintillating with the perfect flavor combo.

The sky’s the limit here babel! Personalize your serving the way your heart desires and I’m certain you won’t go wrong. 

How To Store Apple Flapjacks?

If you have your tummy filled to the throat and there’s still some of your favorite apple Flapjacks left. No worries, store them for later use.

• Store in an airtight container and they will stay fine with no deterioration for 3-4 days.

• But what if you have made a bulk? You will have to wrap each of the flapjacks in a cling film and freeze them. They will stay fresh and edible for 2-3 months.

• You can even microwave your apple flapjacks after taking them out of the freezer if you prefer them warm. 

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