
Vanilla Flapjacks
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These vanilla flapjacks are my go to recipe whenever I want something wholesome and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 15 minutes of prep, they come together faster than you'd expect, making them perfect for busy weekdays or a simple weekend treat. The rolled oats are packed with fiber, which keeps you feeling full and supports good digestion. What I love most is how affordable they are to make with pantry staples like butter, eggs, and vanilla. They're wonderfully versatile too, especially with those optional walnuts for extra crunch. Trust me, once you try these, you'll be making them constantly.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 120 gall-purpose flour
- 150 grolled oats
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 50 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbutter
- 40 mlmilk
- 2large eggs
- 5 mlpure vanilla extract
- 10 gsalt
- 50 gchopped walnuts (optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 18x18 cm baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the parchment paper for easier removal.
- 2
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the butter.
- 3
Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt to the saucepan. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Tip: Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the saucepan.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the milk, large eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps.
- 5
Add the flour and rolled oats to the saucepan. Stir until a dough forms.
Tip: Don't overmix the dough.
- 6
If using walnuts, fold them into the dough.
Tip: This will add a nice texture to your flapjacks.
- 7
Press the dough into the prepared baking tray.
Tip: Make sure the dough is evenly distributed.
- 8
Bake the flapjacks for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during the baking time.
- 9
Remove the flapjacks from the oven and let them cool in the tray for 5 minutes.
Tip: This will help them set properly.
- 10
Transfer the flapjacks to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Cut into squares or bars once they have cooled.
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