Flapjack is a blend of porridge oats, golden syrup, sugar, and melted butter that is baked, and then usually cut up into squares or rectangles. A touch of salt and ground ginger are often added to the oat mixture for extra flavor, while white corn syrup or even maple syrup can be used as alternatives to the golden syrup.

The simplicity of this sweet treat, and the few basic ingredients needed for its preparation, have made flapjack an all-time favorite in England and beyond. Chewy or crunchy, depending on individual preferences, this sweet oat bar is a teatime, lunch box, and picnic staple as well as the perfect snack to eat on the go.

An infinite number of additions can be added to the simple flapjack’s base to enhance its flavor and nutritional value, including dried fruits, nuts, seeds, chocolate, coconut flakes, and marmalade, among others. However, it should not be confused with the American flapjack, which is a thick pancake prepared in the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.