Banana Flapjacks

Flapjacks are really simple to make and adjusting the recipe to add different flavours is really easy too. We buy a lot of bananas in our house, but lots of them seem to go really brown before they get eaten, so recently I've been on the hunt for recipes for overripe bananas. Inspired yet again by my lovely friend Yomi, who once made 'banana and snickers flapjacks' (which are truly divine), I made banana flapjacks for my fellow mummies and Joshua's buddies. They were a hit with everyone, with the first batch of flapjacks being consumed before even reaching the table! The best thing is, they are so quick and easy to make - even with little ones to look after.

Flapjacks make an excellent alternative to the expensive, sugar-filled bars for kids that you can buy at the supermarket, and they are also a great way to use up overripe bananas. Give them a try!

• Time:  10 mins prep + 15 - 20 mins baking
• Cost:  5p per serving*
• Calories:  80 per serving*

Makes 24 Flapjack fingers:

• 3 overripe bananas
• 50g butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons honey (or golden syrup)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 250g rolled oats
• 60g raisins

1. Preheat the oven to 200 C / gas mark 6.

2. Peel & mash the bananas roughly in a large bowl (don't make them too smooth - lumps are good). Add the butter (I find it easy to melt it in a small bowl in the microwave), honey and cinnamon, Mix well to combine.

3. Add the oats and mix well followed by the raisins. Use the back of a tablespoon to press the flapjack mixture into a greased baking tray. 

4. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes until golden brown but not dark. They will feel quite springy to touch. Score the flapjack into 24 fingers while still warm. Leave to cool and then munch!

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Comments

[becky]

Yummy yummy yummy these are brilliant! I adored them and so did my toddler, a great mid morning/early afternoon snack for both myself and my daughter! Liked giving her something that I knew exactly what they had in rather than supermarket toddler snacks, I will make these again and agian x

[Gourmet Mum]

Really pleased they were a hit Becky - thank you for your comment! x

[jemma]

Very tasty recipe but did not make 24 maybe because i didnt add the raisens as i dont like them.
Very easy to follow, quick and healthy.

I was not sure if they would be nice because they had no sugar but they were delish!!

Absolutly loved them

[Gourmet Mum]

Hi Jemma! Thanks for your comment. Perhaps I just made 24 small ones! I think the size of the bananas makes a difference sometimes too.

Really pleased you like the recipe and that you enjoyed them!

Filipa x