Recipe – The Ultimate High Energy Flapjacks

This traditional flapjack recipe is packed full of energy for long days on the bike. The oats supply a great low-GI fuel source, while the dried fruit offers instant energy and sweetness. Whether on or off the bike, these flapjack bars are a great high-energy snack for cycling.

You can adapt the recipe by adding in other dried fruit, seeds, nuts, and spices to make these even more varied and flavoursome. I particularly like pumpkin seeds and chopped crystallised ginger added to the mix.

Ingredients

• 200g butter
• 100g brown sugar
• 1 tbsp golden syrup
• ½ tbsp black treacle
• 300g porridge oats
• 100g raisins
• 75g soft-dried figs
• 50g soft-dried apricots

Method

1. Set the oven to 150°C or 140°C for fan-assisted oven. Place the shelf in the middle
2. Stick a big pan on the scales and measure in the butter and brown sugar
3. Heat the pan on the hob until the butter and sugar are all melted
4. Add a tablespoon of golden syrup and half a tablespoon of treacle to the mix
5. Add the porridge oats and your fruit(s) of choice and mix together well
6. Line a shallow medium-sized rectangular tin with baking paper—grease the paper and pour in mixture. Flatten it down to an even thickness with the back of a spoon
7. Place in the oven for 20 minutes
8. Once done for 20 minutes, remove and divide up with a knife as desired; then leave it to cool and set
9. To store: place the flapjack bars in a sealed tub—they should last for a couple of weeks

Enjoy!