Flapjacks and Granola Bars - What’s The Difference?
What are Flapjacks? Originating from the United Kingdom, Flapjacks are well known as a delicious baked bar prepared with oats, butter and sugar or syrup. The term ‘flapjack’ was first used in the early 1600’s in England. ‘Flap’ refers to a flat cake and ‘Jack’ refers to an ordinary common man. In other words, the term summarises a simplistic flat cake, made with humble and accessible ingredients. Traditional flapjacks often have a dense chewy texture and can be served as a simple dessert or enjoyed for breakfast or as an energy-boosting snack. They have a long best before date when...