Original video by @feelgoodfoodie — all credit to the creator.
Banana Breakfast Bars
Soft, naturally sweet banana bars made with pantry staples and topped with sliced almonds and a sprinkle of sugar for a crisp finish. Bake a pan ahead and grab one on the way out the door for a busy morning or suhoor.
Ingredients
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 1/4 cupoats
- 1/2 teaspoonbaking powder
- 1 cupmashed ripe banana · about 3 medium bananas
- 1large egg
- 1/4 cupmaple syrup
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 3 tablespoonssliced almonds
- 1 tablespoongranulated sugar
- —milk · amount not stated
- —chocolate chips · optional topping/mix-in; amount not stated
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, and baking powder.
- 3
In another large bowl, mash the banana. Add the egg, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla, and whisk to combine.
- 4
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- 5
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the almonds and sugar on top.
- 6
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden on the outside and firm in the center.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing into 16 bars.
Creator's notes
Ramadan Recipe #2 — made for suhoor or busy mornings with simple pantry ingredients. Top with sliced almonds or chocolate chips. Note: the instructions call for milk and chocolate chips, but neither appears in the ingredient list with a quantity.
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