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These banana oat bars are a delicious and healthy snack that are easy to make. With the natural sweetness of bananas, the richness of cocoa and the crunch of peanuts, they are a perfect breakfast treat or a midday snack. Plus, they are simple to make and require minimal time!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour (plus 30 minutes)
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
2g cinnamon
35g cocoa powder
500g rolled oats
1 cake tin (22cm)
1 extra banana (for garnish)
150g dark chocolate
15ml vegetable oil
70g peanuts
Instructions
Mash bananas: Mash both bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
Add dry ingredients: Stir in cinnamon, cocoa powder, and oats until well combined.
Prepare the cake board: Line a 22cm cake board with baking parchment and press the banana-oat mixture evenly into the board.
Chill the mixture: Place the board in the fridge for 1 hour to set.
Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and vegetable oil together for about 2 minutes in the microwave. Stir until smooth.
Add the peanuts: Chop the peanuts and stir into the melted chocolate.
Top the bars: Slice the remaining banana and place the slices on top of the oat mixture. Pour the chocolate peanut mixture on top.
Refrigerate: Place the tray back in the fridge for another 30 minutes to allow everything to set.
Cut and serve: Once firm, cut into bars and serve!
Serving suggestions
Enjoy as a breakfast bar with a cup of tea or coffee.
Serve as a mid-afternoon snack to curb your sweet tooth.
Pack them in lunch boxes for a healthy on-the-go snack.
Top them with Greek yogurt for extra protein and creaminess.
Pair them with a fresh fruit salad for a balanced meal
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