Super-healthy Banana, Apricot & Date Oat Bars

Photography by Andrew Young

Perfect for breakfast on-the-go, or as a morning snack, these crunchy oat bars are packed with flavour in every bite.

Makes: 20 small bars

Time to prep: 15 minutes

Time to cook: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 3 cups traditional rolled oats
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dried dates
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method

• Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 16cm x 25.5cm (base) slice pan. Line with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above edges of pan.
• Mash banana until smooth. Add oats, dates, apricots, almonds, cinnamon and vanilla. Stir until well combined. Spoon into prepared pan. Using the back of a spoon, press evenly into pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden. Cool completely. Cut into small bars. Serve.

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