Savoury Flapjacks with Apple, Cheese & Walnuts
Cheesy oats baked with the tang of apple, crunchy walnuts, and flavoured with celery seed.
Eat as a snack, in packed lunches or on picnics. Great hot or cold as a main course with a side of veg or salad too.
Ingredients
- 150 g rolled oats or porridge oats
- 100 g mature cheese e.g. Cheddar grated
- 60 g walnuts chopped
- 1 large apple, unpeeled cored and grated
- 1 med-large red onion finely chopped
- 2 tsp celery seeds or fennel seeds
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs beaten
- 50 g butter plus extra for greasing
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180C / 160C Fan / Gas 4.
Butter a 20cm square baking tin or line it with baking paper.
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In a large bowl, stir together all the ingredients except the butter.
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Melt the butter in a small saucepan and pour it over the ingredients in the bowl. Stir well to combine.
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Transfer the mixture to the baking tin, spreading it evenly across the base, making sure to go right into the corners. Smooth down the top.
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Bake in the oven until cooked through, slightly risen and golden brown (approx 35 min).
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Remove from the oven and cut into 9 pieces while still hot, but leave in the tin to cool.
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When barely warm, or completely cold, remove the flapjacks from the tin.
Store in an airtight container once cold.
Should keep for 3-4 days in the fridge or can be frozen.
Eat cold or reheat in a microwave or low oven.