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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Published: Aug 20, 2019 · Modified: Nov 30, 2023 by James Wythe · This post may contain affiliate links

    Breakfast Banana Bars

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    Introducing the easiest Breakfast Banana Bars you’ll ever make! They’re gluten free, vegan and refined sugar free using only 3 ingredients! These banana bars are the perfect healthy breakfast for on the go or even as a well balanced snack.

    breakfast banana bars stacked ready to serve.

    Recipe Difficulty – Very Easy

    Jump to:
    • Why this recipe works
    • What you’ll love about these Banana Bars:
    • Ingredients to make Breakfast Banana Bars
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • How to make Breakfast Banana Bars
    • Leftovers
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Recipe
    • Reviews

    Why this recipe works

    I randomly came up with this recipe a few days ago after asking my nutritionist what snacks to make Luise for her tough mudder challenge which was a 20km race.

    Bananas are an excellent source of carbohydrates, potassium and vitamin B6, all of which can help boost energy levels.

    Oats are a combination of high fibre and complex, slow-digesting carbohydrates. This results in a slow release of sugar into the blood after a meal which provides a sustained supply of energy to the body.

    If you like the look of these banana oat bars but fancy having them as cookies or pancakes instead then try my 3 Ingredient Oat Cookies or Banana Oat Pancakes recipe!

    What you’ll love about these Banana Bars:

    • Easy
    • Versatile
    • 5 mins prep
    • Perfect for on the go
    • Gluten free & Vegan

    Ingredients to make Breakfast Banana Bars

    Using these 3 simple ingredients you will either already have or can get from any supermarket. (brands featured aren’t sponsored)

    breakfast banana bar ingredients laid out on a white background.
    • Oats – Help to bind the mashed banana. I opt for gluten-free oats but any will work.
    • Bananas – When mashed help make the oats stick together.
    • Cinnamon – Adds a natural sweetness and spice to these banana bars.

    See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Substitutions

    • Oats – You could also use oat flour to make these bars. You could also try using buckwheat if you’re sensitive to oats.
    • Additions – Try adding blueberries, strawberries, or chocolate chips to the mix for some great flavour bursts!
    • Cinnamon – This is an optional ingredient that I think boosts the flavour but you could definitely leave it out.

    Variations

    • Deluxe – I love these healthy oat bars as they are but adding extras is also easy to do! You could also top them with yoghurt or fruit compot.
    • Kid friendly – Kids will love these as they are (especially if you put chocolate chips into them). Make mini bars or cut them up into small pieces for little ones. Or serve them with my Peanut Butter Milkshake to get top marks!

    See this 5 Ingredient Chocolate Flapjack recipe for another delicious oat based recipe!

    How to make Breakfast Banana Bars

    mashed banana in a glass bowl with a fork.

    Step 1: Pre-heat your oven to 200C. To a large mixing bowl add the peeled bananas and mash with a fork.

    oats, banana and cinnamon mixed together in a glass bowl.

    Step 2: Now add in the oats, cinnamon and water and mix together.

    banana oat bars pressed into a square tin ready for baking.

    Step 3: Line a with baking paper and pour in the mix. Press down firmly with the back of a fork to compact it into the tin. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 200C.

    Hint: Riper bananas make for sweeter oat bars.

    Leftovers

    Leftover banana oat bars are great! Keep them in an airtight container or bag for up to 2 days at room temperature. Or store them in the fridge or up to 4 days. You can also freeze these for another day. Just allow to defrost overnight.

    Recipe FAQs

    Why are my Banana Bars mushy?

    This can happen if you don’t allow them to cool. They will come out the oven still soft. Just allow them to cool and they will firm up.

    What extras can I add into my Banana Bars?

    Try adding in chocolate chips, nuts, seeds, berries. Whatever you fancy!

    Can I freeze these Banana Bars?

    You can freeze these for another day. Just allow to defrost overnight.

    Breakfast banana bars sliced, served on a white background.

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    Recipe

    breakfast banana bars stacked.

    Breakfast Banana Bars

    Super easy 3 ingredient gluten free & vegan Breakfast Banana Bars for on the go!
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: British
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 Bars
    Calories: 224kcal
    Author: James Wythe
    Cost: £2.50

    Ingredients

    • 6 ripe bananas
    • 400 g gluten free oats (roughly 4 cups)
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 2 tbsp water

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat your oven to 200C. To a large mixing bowl add the peeled bananas and mash with a fork.
    • Now add in the oats, cinnamon and water and mix together
    • Line a square baking tin with baking paper and pour in the mix. Press down firmly with the back of a fork to compact it into the tin.
    • Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 200C. Remove from the oven, allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into bars.

    Notes

    Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
    Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
    To Store: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature. Or place in the fridge for up to 4 days (but will go firmer).
    To Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
    Tip 1: Any oats works for this recipe.
    Tip 2: You could batch make these and freeze for another day.
    Tip 3: Try adding in extra things like berries, chocolate chunks, cacao powder, or nuts.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g

    Please note that Nutrition information is a rough estimate

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    1. Chris says

      November 22, 2023 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      Sounds DELISH, looking forward to making them.

      Reply
      • James Wythe says

        November 22, 2023 at 11:01 am

        Enjoy Chris, let me know what you think!

        Reply
    2. Char says

      August 05, 2023 at 8:40 pm

      Can I air fry this instead of oven??

      Reply
      • James Wythe says

        August 07, 2023 at 8:56 am

        Hey Char, I haven’t actually tested that myself but I reckon if you reduce the heat to maybe 190 and bake for 15-18 minutes it should work. Let me know how you get on 🙂

        Reply
    3. Victoria Ford says

      July 31, 2023 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      Banana Breakfast Bars are so very Delicious! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe! I followed some of the suggestions as others and added raisins, brown sugar and walnuts! Absolutely DELISH! I had only 3 bananas and halved the recipe!

      Reply
      • James Wythe says

        August 01, 2023 at 9:24 am

        Thank you Victoria 🙂

        Reply
    4. Tracy Crawford says

      July 14, 2023 at 9:13 pm

      4 stars
      In the oven baking at the moment, only had 3 bananas so halved the recipe, worked calories out to 90 calories each if cut into 10.
      Can’t comment on taste but smells delicious
      Only given simply because not tasted any yet

      Reply
    5. Bonnie Thompson says

      June 23, 2023 at 10:11 pm

      Can you use frozen bananas? Or would that be too much liquid? Possibly add some raisins or cranberries.

      Reply
    6. Denise says

      June 17, 2023 at 6:06 pm

      5 stars
      Loved these James. So easy to make I had some granola left over so put half oats and granola in the second time with a few raisins . Again delicious .
      I love your recipes
      Hope you’re having a great holiday.
      Denise LimbX❤️

      Reply
    7. Becci says

      April 06, 2023 at 1:55 am

      I made these for my husband because he is gluten and dairy free. It was a hit! Next time I will add peanut butter or strawberries I think! Great base recipe to get creative with!!
      Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    8. Val says

      March 14, 2023 at 5:46 am

      I made this and added a but of cut raisons, but it could definately have some salt, maybe 1/2 tsp and then I think it could have baked on 180/190 for 40 to 45 min, because it was a bit doughy in the middle, but otherwuse, very nice.

      Reply
    9. Emilia says

      February 13, 2023 at 4:06 pm

      Hello, I just made this and very happy with the texture. This will be my breakfast for the next few days. My barszcz are not sweet at all.Next time I will add some honey and maybe chocolate chips just to make them sweet. Overall, this is a great recipe with the perfect oats to bananas ratio. Thank you!

      Reply
    10. Naomi says

      February 13, 2023 at 4:32 am

      Could one substitute the oats with quinoa ? The oats in New Zealand are not gluten free so I thought maybe quinoa might make a great alternative.

      Reply
      • James Wythe says

        February 13, 2023 at 3:23 pm

        Hmm good question, it may work 🙂 give it a try and let me know!

        Reply
    11. Lsura says

      February 13, 2023 at 2:36 am

      Would it work swapping banana with apple sauce? By the way, I love them but I add choc Chios (no sugar coco bytes) and nuts.

      Reply
      • James Wythe says

        February 13, 2023 at 3:23 pm

        I think apple sauce is a good substitute (but no one I have tested yet)

        Reply
    12. Bev says

      February 12, 2023 at 4:20 pm

      Hi James, yet another great recipe but could you please include the nutritional info as I need it for insulin for carbs. (It would be great to have this on all yr recipes too)

      Reply
      • Davie says

        March 13, 2023 at 9:11 pm

        Try using the Cronometer App, it’ll work it all out for you.

        Reply
        • Bev says

          May 17, 2023 at 5:37 pm

          Ooh thank you Dave, I haven’t heard of this but will Google!

          Reply
    13. Nerissa says

      February 01, 2023 at 6:23 am

      5 stars
      I like these a lot. If I waited a couple of more days for my bananas to ripen, they would’ve been sweeter, but they were still good as is. I can see myself finishing the whole thing in one day if I don’t control myself. Thank you for this!

      Reply
    14. Dan says

      January 12, 2023 at 11:54 pm

      Roughly what weight of banana is needed? Six bananas could be over a kilo depending on their size and ‘medium’ doesn’t mean much if all you’re used to are behemoths.

      Reply
    15. Ginny Matthews says

      January 04, 2023 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never liked (or had!) breakfast, finding that a banana at 10 a.m takes me through the day. But I’m going to make these, and eat one every morning!

      Reply
    16. Paul says

      November 13, 2022 at 11:10 am

      Hi james can you please tell me the macros per serving

      Reply
    17. Sharon says

      November 02, 2022 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      Hi James another easy and tasty recipe, so versatile too as you can add additional fruit etc. I love your recipes keep up the good work

      Reply
    18. Lisa says

      October 11, 2022 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      Love these. I also add a scoop of protein powder and a handful of chololate chips. Shared some with a neighbor and she asked for the recipe!

      Reply
      • James Wythe says

        October 12, 2022 at 9:56 am

        Thanks Lisa!

        Reply
    19. Victoria Staples says

      April 19, 2022 at 10:29 am

      How many calories does each bar work out at please?

      Reply
      • Rachael says

        November 14, 2022 at 7:36 pm

        Roughly 228 if split into 10 bars x

        Reply
    20. Sylvie says

      February 04, 2022 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      They were extremely delicous and super healthy. The sugar in the bananas was enough. I also added blueberries and raspberries. Delish! Thanks for sharing! Hey

      Reply
      • Tlove says

        September 06, 2022 at 10:02 pm

        How big of pan?

        Reply
    21. Iona says

      January 21, 2022 at 8:15 pm

      4 stars
      I made these this evening after doing some research on healthier snacks for me and my family, especially the children. They came out much better than i expected. The texture is really good. I thought they were going to be dry when i looked at them as i took them out of the oven because the top layer looked dry(i baked for 20mins at 200c), but they weren’t. They are a nice soft, spongy texture. No crumbling at all.
      My reason for 4* is because they are not very sweet. Of course this isn’t a bad thing but I think I will sweeten it a little next time i make them, maybe with some honey or coconut sugar. They won’t really hit the spot for those days you fancy something sweet and I’m sure it can be sweetened with more natural/healthier options. We used organic agave chocolate and raspberry sauce on top of our bites,
      Overall they were really good, and would i make them again? YES! Great little healthy snack and great for pack lunches!!
      Thanks for sharing this recipe James 🙂

      Reply
      • RN says

        January 03, 2023 at 11:29 pm

        Try stevia, a plant-based sweetener with no nasty after-taste.Just a bit pricey!

        Reply
    22. Alana says

      October 19, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      Does it matter what kind of oats I use for this recipe? I made it the other day and my entire family loved them so much that I want to make them again, but all I have at the moment is quick oats. Thank you!

      Reply
      • James Wythe says

        October 20, 2021 at 8:23 am

        Hey Alana, so happy you enjoyed them 🙂 porridge oats will work too! Just go by the weight rather than cups so 400g.

        Reply
    23. flora.coleman@hotmail.com says

      September 27, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      sounds super easy, how long do they last? I live alone and don’t cook very often.

      Reply
      • James Wythe says

        September 29, 2021 at 2:12 pm

        Hey Flora, they will last about 3 days in a sealed container but you can freeze them too which will be really handy for you 🙂

        Reply
        • Camilla says

          January 24, 2022 at 5:51 am

          How long do they last in the freezer?

          Reply
          • James Wythe says

            January 24, 2022 at 12:28 pm

            up to 3 months would be fine!

            Reply
    24. Ryan Rose says

      June 27, 2021 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      I made these for my 2 year old as a quick snack/meal item. The whole family loves them!

      The recipe as-is is wonderful. I’ve also had success adding crushed flax seed.

      Reply
    25. Nikolai says

      June 07, 2021 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe. I added some walnuts, almonds, shredded carrot and zucchini. Used a baking sheet and cooked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for a little longer to get a crunchier texture. Turned out AMAZING. Thank you so much for your recipe. This will help immensely with making my doctor happy lol

      Reply
    26. Kulsum motiwala says

      April 29, 2021 at 1:15 am

      What is the shelf life of this bars?

      Reply
      • James Wythe says

        April 30, 2021 at 9:08 am

        Hey, they last about 2 days sealed at room temperature or you can freeze them down for months if you wish. Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    27. Kendra says

      February 04, 2021 at 4:59 pm

      Could I add coconut sugar as a sweetener ?

      Reply
      • James Wythe says

        February 10, 2021 at 3:36 pm

        Absolutely 🙂 enjoy!

        Reply
    28. carole harding says

      January 17, 2021 at 10:11 am

      Such an easy recipe made today added chocolate chips and maple syrup. Very versatile thanks

      Reply
    29. Sam says

      January 15, 2021 at 1:27 pm

      4 stars
      Easy to make with kids, thumps up

      Reply
    30. Xiomara says

      December 03, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      Could I make these in muffin tins?

      Reply
      • James Wythe says

        December 04, 2020 at 11:12 am

        Yeah that should be ok! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    31. Anne says

      September 06, 2020 at 1:47 am

      5 stars
      Made these today. I added shredded coconut, vanilla, maple syrup and a pinch of salt. Really good! I made these to take camping with me tomorrow but I already ate two bars 😉 I made half the recipe and that was more than enough for just me 🙂 (I did it at 400F)

      Reply
    32. Kathleen Wicknick says

      June 30, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      what degree temperature in the USA please?

      Reply
      • James says

        July 01, 2020 at 9:06 am

        Roughly 425 (I used google myself)

        Reply
    33. Tina says

      June 28, 2020 at 9:48 pm

      I love how simple these bars are to make and how you can really add whatever you’d like to them! I made half the recipe today with a few add ins and they were great! Thank you!

      Reply
    34. Alexandra Lafrance says

      June 10, 2020 at 6:36 pm

      Hello,

      Can I use thawed frozen bananas instead of ripe bananas? Or will it be too wet?

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • James says

        June 12, 2020 at 9:11 am

        Hmm potentially too wet, maybe worth a try though. Let me know how you get on 🙂

        Reply
        • Madie W says

          January 19, 2021 at 1:43 pm

          4 stars
          Hi!

          I added honey to mine with extra cinnamon to give a twist, it helped stick it together and added a bit of sweetness too!

          Reply
    35. Jessica says

      June 05, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      Hi, could the oats be blended to make for a smoother bar, or would that not work?

      Reply
      • James says

        June 06, 2020 at 10:21 am

        Hmm not sure on that one Jessica, give it a try and see how you get on!

        Reply
    36. Kelly says

      May 25, 2020 at 11:37 am

      3 stars
      Is 200c the setting for fan ovens? What size tin do you use?
      Taste and smell are divine. I baked for 20mins at 200c fan in a 20x20cm dish. But because I halved the recipe, the bars were over baked and too thin so were a bit crispy.

      Reply
      • James says

        May 26, 2020 at 8:11 am

        200C Fan oven yes and I use a 9×9 tin. I would assume it’s due to making half this mix it was too thin.

        Reply
    37. eleni yanez says

      May 20, 2020 at 3:54 am

      do you recommend letting the sit before eating?

      Reply
      • James says

        May 20, 2020 at 8:48 am

        Hi Eleni 🙂 yes the recipe says to allow to cool for 10 minutes before eating. Enjoy and let me know how you get on!

        Reply
    38. Mason says

      May 19, 2020 at 7:08 pm

      Hiiii these look amazing! Would you know how many calories in a bar?

      Reply
      • James says

        May 20, 2020 at 8:47 am

        Hi Mason, I don’t count calories in my recipes but leave it open for those that want to know to input into apps as all the ingredients are included 🙂

        Reply
      • ester says

        July 09, 2020 at 6:54 pm

        about 200 🙂

        Reply
    39. Craig says

      May 03, 2020 at 12:27 am

      Hi. What size bananas do you recommend? Is there an appropriate weight to the mashed banana? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        May 03, 2020 at 9:08 am

        Hey Craig, just a medium size 🙂 hard to say with bananas!

        Reply
    40. Suzanne says

      May 02, 2020 at 5:51 am

      This looks delicious, thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    41. James says

      April 27, 2020 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      Would honey be a good idea to add as a sweeter/sugar? The recipe looks great and very easy.

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        April 27, 2020 at 1:31 pm

        Hey James, yes honey would totally work 🙂 enjoy!

        Reply
      • Beth says

        April 27, 2020 at 3:41 pm

        Hey any ideas of the calories in these please?

        Reply
        • Healthy Living James says

          April 28, 2020 at 9:05 am

          Hey Beth, sorry but I don’t count calories in my recipes. I leave it open for those that want to know can add the ingredients to an app if they wish to know.

          Reply
    42. Jen says

      April 19, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      These look fab. Would adding chopped dried apricots or raisins be ok?

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        April 20, 2020 at 8:34 am

        Absolutely 🙂

        Reply
    43. JOAN DAVIES says

      April 18, 2020 at 10:24 am

      How many syns ? please.

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        April 20, 2020 at 8:32 am

        Hi Joan, I have no idea I don’t follow anything about syns or calories in my recipes. Best bet is to input the details yourself to find out.

        Reply
    44. Joan says

      April 11, 2020 at 11:30 am

      5 stars
      Found this recipe during lockdown in the UK. My husband and I enjoy a banana bar with our morning coffee. So we treat it as a healthy snack rather than for breakfast. They are so easy to make and taste fabulous.

      Reply
    45. Ashl says

      April 09, 2020 at 7:25 pm

      Hi there. I’m just wondering what the final consistency of these bars is? Chewy? Crunchy? Soft? Do they hold together well? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        April 10, 2020 at 11:28 am

        Chewy and yes they hold together well 🙂 enjoy!

        Reply
    46. Penny | SparklingPenny says

      March 31, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      Couldn’t be easier! Have just made banana muffins but I needed another idea. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        March 31, 2020 at 2:30 pm

        Thank you Penny 🙂

        Reply
    47. Maureen says

      March 29, 2020 at 5:45 am

      5 stars
      YUM! and so simple!

      Reply
    48. Sharron says

      February 29, 2020 at 7:58 am

      4 stars
      So easy to make.
      Simple recipe and ingredients no faffing!
      Very enjoyable and satisfying breakfast

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        March 02, 2020 at 8:33 am

        Thanks Sharron, glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    49. Kayla Kessler says

      February 27, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      I can use quick oats for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        March 02, 2020 at 8:32 am

        Yes 🙂

        Reply
    50. Melanie O Dowd says

      February 11, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best recipe ever! They are not only healthy, but they’re easy to make and absolutely tasty too. I add a little maple syrup and desiccated coconut. 10/10

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        February 11, 2020 at 4:03 pm

        Thank you Melanie 🙂 so pleased you’re enjoying them! Thanks for the feedback.

        Reply
    51. Sarah says

      February 05, 2020 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the great recipe! I added seeds, coconut and cranberries. I’ve had them for a quick breakfast and for snacks. Great way of getting the children to try new foods too, but really want to save them all for me!!

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        February 05, 2020 at 3:57 pm

        Glad to hear you and the kids enjoyed them Sarah 🙂

        Reply
    52. Emily says

      January 15, 2020 at 8:45 pm

      What is the conversion of 400 grams of oats to cups? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        January 15, 2020 at 9:34 pm

        Hey Emily, yes it’s roughly 4 cups 🙂

        Reply
    53. Helen says

      November 27, 2019 at 7:31 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love the simplicity of your recipes and they are always delicious. My son and I made these and added a few chia seeds and blueberries. Thanks again keep up the good work!

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        November 28, 2019 at 9:15 am

        Thank you Helen 🙂 appreciate that! Glad you both enjoyed them.

        Reply
    54. Eva says

      November 08, 2019 at 12:16 pm

      I just tried making this without the bananas but it didn’t stick, what could I use instead of bananas?

      Reply
    55. Heena says

      October 11, 2019 at 10:01 pm

      Hi
      Just want to check carrot cake can we use normal sugar instead of coconut sugar and what can we substitute instead of coconut fat?

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        October 14, 2019 at 9:52 am

        Hey Heena, normal sugar will work just fine 🙂 the coconut fat is there to replicate a cream cheese style filling but by all means leave it out!

        Reply
    56. LadyJ says

      October 05, 2019 at 7:25 am

      Yom yom yommmmm
      Do you have the nutritional values please?

      Reply
      • Laura says

        January 11, 2020 at 12:52 pm

        I would love to know rough calories too please for tracking!

        Reply
        • Healthy Living James says

          January 13, 2020 at 10:15 am

          Hey Laura, unfortunately I don’t write calories for any of my recipes as it’s not something that’s important to me. I would urge you to input the ingredients into your own app if it’s something you need to know. Thanks

          Reply
    57. Emily says

      September 26, 2019 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! These are great and so easy to make. Im taking some to work for lunch tomorrow.

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        September 27, 2019 at 9:38 am

        Thank you Emily 🙂 so pleased you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    58. Sam Priestley says

      September 24, 2019 at 12:45 pm

      These look great. Unfortunately, I only have jumbo oats in the house. Would that work or would the bars fall apart?

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        September 24, 2019 at 1:05 pm

        Thank you Sam, no worries they should work fine as well 🙂 let me know how you get on!

        Reply
        • Sam Priestley says

          September 26, 2019 at 11:48 am

          Thanks James, it was fine and they’re tasty! It must be quite a forgiving recipe as I had to chop out various bits of bad banana and therefore guessed the amount of oats but they still came out well! Cheers.

          Reply
    59. Marjoleine says

      September 17, 2019 at 8:17 pm

      Just burned my mouth because I couldn’t wait. My kids will be happy tomorrow morning!

      Reply
    60. Jade Batchelor says

      September 06, 2019 at 3:25 pm

      I made these the other day and they are so moreish! Are they freezable?

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        September 06, 2019 at 5:11 pm

        5 stars
        Glad you enjoyed them Jade 🙂 I think it should be fine to freeze them.

        Reply
    61. Janice xuereb says

      August 25, 2019 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      Awsome

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    62. Fiona Berger says

      August 22, 2019 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      Brilliant simple idea!!
      Please get a book in hard back please
      I always lose the down loaded one.

      Reply
      • Healthy Living James says

        August 22, 2019 at 12:51 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you Fiona 🙂 most are printing my new eBook to have in their kitchen. Unfortunately a hard copy isn’t viable right now but hopefully will happen in the future. Thanks for the support!

        Reply
    63. Viola Raw Woolcott says

      August 21, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      Hi there James. I have been making banana slices for age. You can also swap the oats (I use raw, sprouted, organic, gluten free oats) for Linseed. YuM! 🙂

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