These baked banana oat bites were a happy (and healthy) accident
Whip them up in a few minutes and enjoy for breakfast or as an on-the-go snack!
After stumbling across this healthy “cheesecake” recipe, I felt inspired to add my own twist to make a healthy(ish) banana bread with yogurt, oats, cinnamon, and banana.
It’s quick to make and easy to store in the fridge for a grab-and-go snack, breakfast, or post-dinner treat, with just the right amount of sweetness and a dense, moist texture. Give it a try, and let me know what you think.
Happy cooking and eating!
Alexis
The recipe: baked banana oat bites
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
2 extra ripe bananas
4 tbsp oats
2 medium–large eggs
3 heaping tbsp Greek yogurt (10% fat)
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
Optional: honey, for drizzling
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Cooking instructions
Mash. Slice bananas into a bowl and mash, leaving a few small lumps.
Mix. Add oats, eggs, yogurt, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir until blended.
Bake. Pour into an oven-safe dish (I used the 23x15x5 cm version of this oven dish from IKEA). Bake at 220°C / 425°F for 30–40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool. Let it chill in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
Serve. Slice into squares and enjoy as an on-the-go breakfast or snack. I don’t recommend rewarming this or eating it warm from the oven. I enjoyed it much more when it was cold! Drizzle with honey for a sweeter taste, or enjoy it with your preferred nut butter.
Quick tips
Keep slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Friendly reminder: use extra ripe bananas!
OK, ENJOY!
I share new recipes once a month or so to inspire you (and me) to experiment more in the kitchen, but I also publish personal essays, humor pieces, and writing on wellbeing, travel, and more. I have many interests. 😉 Thanks for reading!
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