Oat-banana bars

📋 Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 150 g oats (rolled or quick oats)
• 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1 handful of raisins or chopped dates (optional)
• 1 handful of nuts or seeds (such as walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds)
• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (or use an air fryer at 160°C for 10 minutes).
2. 2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl.
3. 3. Add the oats, peanut butter, cinnamon, honey, salt, and any extras (like raisins or nuts).
4. 4. Mix everything well into a thick batter.
5. 5. Line a small baking dish or tray with parchment paper and press the mixture into it.
6. 6. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
7. 7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the top is golden brown.
8. 8. Let cool and cut into bars or squares.

🧊 Storage

• In the fridge: keeps for 5 to 7 days
• In the freezer: up to 3 months
• Tip: Wrap bars individually in parchment paper or foil for easy grab-and-go snacks