35 minutes
Discover the delight of homemade Honeyed Raspberry Oat Bars, a simple treat combining the natural sweetness of honey with the tartness of raspberries. Perfect for a mid-morning snack or a sweet treat to enjoy later, these flapjacks are sure to become a favorite. You can savor them fresh or freeze them for those times you need a quick and delicious pick-me-up.
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Porridge Oats
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Frozen Raspberries
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1. Prep and Preheat
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan-assisted, Gas Mark 6). Line a 20cm x 20cm (8-inch x 8-inch) square baking tin with parchment paper.
2. Melting Mixture
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, brown sugar, honey, and a pinch of salt. Stir the mixture continuously until it begins to bubble and the ingredients are well combined.
3. Combine and Press
Remove the saucepan from heat and fold in the porridge oats, ensuring they are thoroughly coated with the honey mixture.
4. Bake with Berries
Transfer the oat mixture to the prepared baking tin. Using the back of a spoon, press the mixture evenly into the tin. Evenly distribute the frozen raspberries over the top, pressing them gently into the oat layer.
5. Golden Finish
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are slightly crispy.
6. Cool and Slice
Allow the baked flapjacks to cool in the tin before slicing them into 12 bars.
Scatter a handful of dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs over the raspberry layer before adding the final layer of oat mixture. Chocolate and raspberry are a classic pairing, and the bitter notes of dark chocolate will complement the sweetness of the honey.
Add the zest of one orange or lemon to the raspberry filling for a fresh, citrusy note. The bright flavor of the citrus will provide a delightful contrast to the sweetness of the honey and the tartness of the raspberries.
Substitute raspberries with equal parts mixed berries such as blueberries, blackberries, or chopped strawberries to vary the fruit component.
Swap out a quarter of the oats with unsweetened shredded coconut. This will give the bars a slight coconut flavor and a chewier texture.
Mix in a half cup of chopped nuts such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts into the oat mixture. This will give your bars an extra layer of texture and a nutty flavor that pairs wonderfully with raspberries.
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