Healthy Banana Flapjacks (5 ingredients)

Slices of flapjacks arranged on a parchment paper with spoonful of peanut butter and bowl of oats beside.

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Healthy Banana Flapjacks (5 ingredients)

Chewy and hearty, these banana flapjacks are a healthier twist on the classic British oat bars. Requiring only 5 ingredients and 30 minutes, this freezer-friendly recipe is great for busy workday mornings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: squares

Calories: 151kcal

Author: Meesha

Equipment

8x8 baking pan

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats or instant oats*
4 medium banana (about 14oz/400g)**
½ cup peanut butter or another nut butter
¼ cup maple syrup or another liquid sweetener
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
In a bowl, mash bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
Add nut butter and maple syrup to the bowl and mix well.
Then, add oats and ground cinnamon. Mix until everything is well incorporated
Pour the batter into an 8x8 baking pan lined with parchment paper. Top it with banana slices, if desired.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden. Allow flapjacks to set in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Let flapjacks cool completely before slicing.

Notes

*Oats – You can use either instant or rolled oats. Instant oats give a smoother texture, while rolled oats yield a heartier bite.

**Using frozen bananas - Allow them to thaw completely, then drain off excess liquid before using.

Helpful tips

Allow to cool completely before slicing – Banana flapjacks are softer and more fragile when warm, but will firm up after cooling, making them easier to slice.
Overhang parchment paper – This way, it will be easier to lift banana flapjacks off the pan. Check out this short video on how to line your baking pan.

Storing - These healthy flapjacks can be refrigerated for 5 days. To freeze, transfer them to zip-top bags or freezer containers, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating - Allow to thaw overnight, then heat it in an oven or toaster oven for 5-8 minutes. Or microwave in 15-second bursts from frozen until warm.

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