What can I use instead of butter for flapjacks?
As for flapjacks, I use a sunflower spread to replace the butter and it works quite well. I make them with dairy free margarine. Just substitute in your normal recipe. They work just fine.
How healthy is a flapjack?
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 do my homemade flapjacks fall 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.
Can I substitute margarine for butter in flapjacks?
I prefer to use butter rather than margarine, especially for flapjacks – it gives them that lovely buttery taste that feels so comforting. You can however use margarine if that is what you usually have.
Is Golden Syrup dairy free?
Golden Syrup is dairy free. Golden Syrup does not contain milk and should be safe for those with a milk allergy. Fig’s dietitian team reviewed this note on golden syrup.
Are oats in flapjacks good for you?
It’s not. Most flapjack is made by melting a block of butter, mixing in sugar adding oats and then a ton of golden syrup. The oats do not make it healthy. Making it at home so you can call it homemade doesn’t make it healthy.
Are oats healthy?
Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Studies show that oats and oatmeal have many health benefits. These include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease.
Can I use porridge oats instead of rolled oats for flapjacks?
Rolled oats like our famous Jumbo Organic Oats are great for making flapjacks. Jumbo oats add a nice bit of crunch and more bite than other types of oats. Quick oats like our Speedicook Porridge Oats also work well for flapjacks, the end product will result in a softer chewy texture in comparison to Jumbo Oats.
Why are my flapjacks greasy?
Too greasy – this is trial and error with the butter and syrup ratios, I’ve found a lot of recipes have too much butter, also margarine doesn’t work! Too crumbly – oats too large or too many additions if you’re adding nuts and fruit etc, use the small cheap oats, or grind them with a pestle and mortar.
Can you make flapjacks with Quaker Oats?
The process is super simple: Firstly, melt the butter, sugar, and golden syrup in a saucepan. Then mix in the Quaker Oats. This mixture is spread onto a lined baking sheet (important to prevent sticking) according to desired thickness, shape into a rectangle or square, and pat it down with a spatula or similar.
Is there butter in flapjacks?
No butter flapjacks!!!! Flapjacks gives you this illusion of being healthy as it’s mainly oats, but last time I made it, all I remember was the massive block of butter that I melted in the pan, along side a significant amount of brown sugar. Hehe. I am here to save your day.
Are flapjacks healthy?
No butter flapjacks!!!! Flapjacks gives you this illusion of being healthy as it’s mainly oats, but last time I made it, all I remember was the massive block of butter that I melted in the pan, along side a significant amount of brown sugar. Hehe. I am here to save your day. Check this out: A low fat version of the beloved flapjacks.
How long do you cook flapjacks in the oven?
Give everything a good stir and pour the mixture in a small baking tin. Pack the mixture down with the back of a spoon, bake for about 30 mins or until set. Mark the flapjacks with a palette knife when it’s still warm, leave in the tin to cool.