Microwave flapjacks recipe

Microwave flapjacks can satisfy your craving to bake if you don’t have access to an oven or want a low-energy option. 

These microwave flapjacks won't have the same crunch as classic oven-baked flapjacks, but the flavours are pretty close. They take 20 minutes to prepare and cook. If you’re serving the flapjacks as a dessert, with a scoop of ice cream, there’s no need to let the mixture firm up to slice. Simply spoon the soft mixture straight from the tin into dessert bowls and top with ice cream and any other toppings such as chopped nuts and fruit or a drizzle of melted chocolate.

Ingredients

• 100g unsalted butter, softened
• 75g light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp golden syrup
• 200g porridge oats
• 50g dried apricots

To decorate:

• 100g chocolate (milk, white or dark) 
• Sprinkles, chocolate chips or nuts (optional)

Method

1. Lightly grease a 18cm (7 in) square, microwave-safe dish with butter.
2. Put the butter and light brown sugar in a large microwavable bowl and heat on high in 15 second intervals, stirring occasionally, until melted.
3. Stir the golden syrup into the melted mixture until evenly combined.
4. Add the oats to the mixture and give everything a good mix.
5. Use kitchen scissors to cut up the dried apricots. Mix the apricots into the oat mixture then transfer everything to the prepared tin. Press the mixture firmly down into an even layer.
6. Microwave, uncovered, on a high heat for approximately 5 minutes. From around 4 minutes onwards we recommend checking the flapjacks regularly to ensure the mixture isn’t burning. The mixture will look very soft, but it will firm up as it cools.
7. Take the cooked flapjack from the microwave and leave to cool in the dish.
8. Once the flapjack is cold, slice up into bars and place onto a serving plate.
9. Melt the chocolate in a small microwaveable bowl, in 10 second intervals, stirring in between.
10. Take a small sandwich bag or piping bag, spoon in the melted chocolate. Snip the end off of the bag to create a tiny hole and then drizzle over the flapjacks. If using sprinkles,  chocolate chips or chopped nuts, scatter over the flapjacks while the chocolate is still wet. Set in the fridge.

Top tips for making microwave flapjacks 

It’s important to use the right container when making microwave flapjacks. We have tips below on what to look for as well as how kids can help make this easy recipe.

For this recipe you need a microwave-safe dish. If you don’t have one or you’re not sure if your containers are suitable, invest in one of these dishes so you can bake with confidence.

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This pack of two glass containers is ideal for making our microwave flapjacks. The containers come with a lid so once the flapjacks are baked and cooled, they can be neatly and safely stored inside. The dishes can be used for your other cooking requirements too and are suitable for freezing and oven-cooking.

For a lower calorie option use our healthy flapjack recipe. Alternatively you might like our chocolate flapjacks for something more indulgent or for something classic, our golden syrup flapjacks are a delicious choice.