Breakfast | Snacks
Banana Courgette Breakfast Bars
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Dairy Free|Egg Free|Vegan|Vegetarian

Perfectly soft breakfast bars made with banana, oats and hidden veggies

Time

30-45 Minutes

Storage

Store in a fridge
Freezer-friendly

Servings

6 bars

Time

30-45 Minutes

Storage

Store in a fridge
Freezer-friendly

Servings

6 bars

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Ingredients

3/4 cup Ripe banana
1 cup Porridge oats
1/3 cup Smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup Courgettes, grated, squeezed
1/4 cup Dark chocolate, chopped
2 small Ripe bananas
100g Porridge oats
80g Smooth peanut butter
30g Courgettes, grated, squeezed
30g Dark chocolate, chopped

Recipe Tips

Avoid chocolate for babies under 2 years

Method

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper
  • 2
    Mash the bananas in a bowl
  • 3
    Add the oats, peanut butter, grated and squeezed courgette, and chopped chocolate
  • 4
    Mix well until combined
  • 5
    Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish
  • 6
    Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown
  • 7
    Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars
  • 8
    Buon appetito!

    • Storage

    Store in an airtight container for 3 days

    Freeze for up to 3 months

    Defrost overnight in the fridge and warm up in the oven if desired

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