Banana flapjacks
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Deliciously simple flapjacks made with ripe bananas
- Prep Time 15 mins
- Cook Time 45 mins
- Serves 6
- Difficulty Level Easy
Preparation
- Total Time 1 hr
- Preparation Time 15 mins
- Cooking Time 45 mins
- 150g butter, cubed
- 3 tsp runny honey
- 100g brown sugar
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 300g porridge oats
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/Gas Mark 4. Lightly grease a medium-sized rectangular baking dish.
- Melt the butter, honey and brown sugar together in a saucepan over a medium heat, stirring until you have a rich syrup. Remove from the heat.
- Mash the ripe bananas together in a bowl.
- Fold the oats into the mashed banana, then pour in the butter and honey syrup and stir until everything is well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden at the edges.
- Leave to cool for five minutes before scoring out your flapjacks with a sharp knife. Leave to cool completely then slice and remove from the dish.
You will need
Saucepan - This Russel Hobbs one is just what you need for hassle-free cooking – see more details here at Amazon.
Baking tin - This one is non-stick and made from heavy-gauge steel that provides an even-heating performance and long-wear. See more details here at Amazon.
Large mixing bowl – this one by Wilko has high sides and a non-slip base and costs next to nothing – see more details here at Wilko.
Tips
This is a brilliant recipe for using up overripe bananas that are going black. If you don't want to make the flapjacks right away, you can freeze black bananas so that they are ready for baking when you need them. Just defrost overnight in the fridge or in the microwave.
Get the kids involved with cooking this simple recipe by having them help you weigh and measure the ingredients. They'll love mashing the bananas, too.
The finished flapjacks will keep in an airtight container for a little over a week. You can also freeze them – space them out on a baking tray to freeze, then pop them into a freezer bag or reusable container (this will stop them sticking together). Simply defrost overnight in the fridge for an easy and healthy lunchbox addiiton the next day.
Variations
- Adding 1 tbsp of sieved cocoa to the melted butter, to make chocolate and banana flapjacks
- This is a versatile recipe, and you can vary the ingredients according to what you fancy, or whatever you have in the kitchen – try adding dried fruit, seeds or chocolate chips.
- If you want to get really indulgent, you could even dip half of the bars in melted chocolate, for an easy dessert or cute gift.
- For a pretty finish, add slices of dried banana on top.
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Reviews
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 17 ratingsRate this recipe
Rebecca M(1468)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3
I preferred the old recipe seems a big increase in butter. I always add some raisins and chocolate too.
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1
I followed (very easy) recipe to the letter with the omission of the raisins. Found it very soft though it did hold together well. However as others have said it was very bland and neither of my kids would eat it, despite loving both flapjacks and bananas! Think it needs more syrup and butter, or perhaps chocolate over the top would make it more appetising! I guess if you are looking for a slightly healthier flapjack and your kids aren't too fussy it might be worth a try, but I certainly won't be making it again.
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Made these today, changed the raisins for some dried blueberries and added a few chia seeds. All devoured within 2 hours so definitely something to make again
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Hubby and I love these flapjacks. They make a nice change from banana bread (and much healthier) for using up the bananas that have got a bit too ripe.
Maggie C(53)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4
yummy. I didn't know you could freeze ripe bananas to use in cooking later on.
Louise (1126)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
made these with the leftovers in my cupboard, kids really enjoyed them. great for road trips or picnics.
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Yummy yummy, lovely flapjacks easy to make and healthy snack compared to biscuits....will try banana and chocalate chips next time
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4
Tasty. Good way of eating healthier and not wasting over ripe bananas.
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4
Lovely recipe. Really easy to make and the kids love them
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4
V. Easy to make
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
My kids love these and they are so easy to make.
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Oh my goodness, I made these and they were amazing and my Boogeyman could eat them too as they are gluten free. Totally yummy and really easy to make.
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
I made these with my 3 girls in half term and they had loads of fun making them and even more fun eating them they said they are delicious and better than flapjacks from the supermarket!!
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
been looking for a great flapjack recipe, that i rarely overbake, and is rarely brittle. Moist everytime! Thank you!
Mrs S(48)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2
im in the minority but made them today with my dd & added the cocoa powder but found them pretty bland
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Scrummy
Guest
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
I made these and they were deliciously moreish. I'll be making more soon as I've just got some more bananas.
Guest
I have just made these with my son. I don't usually like flapjack. But these are delicious. Will be making these again.
Guest
Best flap jack recipe ever! Banana smell is lovely in my kitchen and yummy too! Will be keeping this one in my recipe book. Thank you x
Guest
I made this yesterday and we had it for pudding with ice cream and everyone loved it
Guest
Lovely and easy to make.
Guest
Made these today. Mmmmmm they are so tasty. Waiting for my daughter to come home from a friends house to try one. Sure she will like them too
Guest
These are yummy, I did them with the cocoa, then half sultanas and half apricots. The kids loved them. I especially liked them crumbled over greek yoghurt with a little bit of honey. Yum. Thanks for sending this one in Anne!
Guest
This is a great recipe for using up those bits at the back of the cupboard (especially after Christmas). I had no golden syrup so I used honey. I added the cocoa powder and also some nuts lurking at the back of my cupboard! You could use up chopped dates or cherries, even chopped apricots or mixed peel!
Guest
These are yummy!! I replaced the raisins with choc chips and also spread melted choc on top, very naughty buy very nice :-)
Guest
Sooooo yummy ! Not usually that keen on making flapjacks with kids as they are always leftover in the cupboard for weeks but i doubt the batch of these we made today will last past tomorrow. Great way of using up those over ripe bananas. Will defo be making them again soon !
Guest
Ooooooh! These are LUSH! Was a bit naughty and added some left over chocolate chips too. We all did the burning mouth but can't stop eating dance around the kitchen. Yummy recipe thank you!
Guest
Made these yesterday evening for my family and they lasted about an hour! I added some Vanilla Flavouring and changed the raisins for a red apple chopped into small cubes and it worked brilliantly. Can't wait to make these with other things added like white chocolate and raspberries.
Guest
I just made these with gluten free oats and they taste yummy and not too sweet and greasy like some do.
Guest
These are delicious, I missed the cocoa variation but will definitely be trying that next time.
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Sounds fab, it gives me an excuse to do some baking. Cheers x
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Write a comment...I am making these in a hour or so before I start the cambridge diet on Monday!!! Will let you know how got on Xx
Guest
I felt very inspired to make these flapjacks and I finally have......loved them and so did Daddy and little one. Very easy and tasty. Thanks for such a lovely receptive :-)
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I also used 175g oats
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Found these really quick and easy. My son who's 2 would of eaten the lot if let him! They are yummy n looked the part too :) def make them again
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mine loved this
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I'm gonna have to have a go at these they sound lovely and I have some ripe bananas that need using
claire a(464)
delicious!!! i didnt have syrup so used honey and it worked just as well! i did take away some of the oats as the mix was getting a bit dry so i think i put about 175g in but all in all they were yum diddly um!
Guest
I was very pleasantly surprised at how delicious these were. I used a little less butter and the full amount of oats but they came out of the oven moist & sweet and totally scrummy. The whole family loved them. What a nice way of getting one of your 5 a day ;-)
Guest
Fancy making these. Are the oats still firm once cooked or nice and soft? I like a squidgy flapjack.
Guest
Made these to take to a weight matters class so will see if everyone loves them- I do !! easy to make too
Guest
Made these this evening and I've just tasted a slice still warm from the oven. YUM! I used one tbsp each of honey and syrup and 175g of oats after reading previous comments. I also had a rummage through my 'baking' cupboard and added about 100g of mixed chopped nuts and dried fruit that I found in odd packets, to use them up. Really good recipe. Thank you!!! I can't wait to tuck into a slice at afternoon tea break tomorrow.
Sarah P(630)
Have made these this afternoon and both my boys love them. I was a bit more generous with the butter and golden syrup after reading previous comments. I also added some cocoa powder to make them even more appealing to my normally fussy 5 year old. A definate hit in this house!
Guest
I made these as I liked the idea of less butter but found that I did not add last 1-2 oz oats as I felt the mixture was getting very dry. They taste lovely and my son loves them.
Guest
WOW!!!! Had to use honey as had no syrup but these are delisious, my 1 year old daughter loves them to :) BIG HIT
Guest
Just waiting for mine to cool, cant wait to try them, they smell delicious, :)
Guest
just made them, yummy :). Tiny bit dry, next time i will try to use more butter. I didn't use any sugar just neither golden syrup, just 2 spoons of honey in the recipe as I prefer not to give sugar to my ds. Definitely will be making them again.
Guest
Very tasty and a great way to use up ripe bananas, we freeze any extra and found it defrosts fine.
Guest
Not sure what went wrong here but these did not turn out nice at all and I wouldn't make again
Guest
Very quick and easy to make. I made them for a babies & toddlers group Christmas party and there were none left by the end.... I added some chopped dried apricots. Next time I'll add a different selection of dried fruits and perhaps some nuts too. Like a cereal bar. Handy for freezing - I prefer homemade snacks to shop bought, so am the Queen of Freezing!
Guest
We enjoyed these, used 50g less oats, medium bananas and it wasn't too crumbly, they were soft and moist and held together fairly well. The raisins were tasty in it. I cooked for 15 mins. Roughly calculated I think they are about 300kcal per 100g instead of the usual 450-500kcal for flapjacks so good value. Will do again, thanks.
Guest
Just made these with my DD and they awfully addictive!! Its great as it means shes getting her fruit which she can be fussy about!! Even my mum is on her way up to try them before they all go lol I added more butter and syrup and rolled them into balls before cooking so its easier for DD to eat!
Guest
Just made these with 3 year old DD and they are delicious, we have fam coming around later for a cup of tea but there might not be any left by then! No idea what I did wrong though but the consistency was too dry so I added another tbs of syrup and some more butter and found that was much better.
catherine g(120)
just made these with my 2 boys , not keen to be honest they taste very bland.Think more sugar needed!
Guest
Yum! - Had great fun making these with my 2 year old today. Added lots more golden syrup and butter to get right consistency and some chopped dates x
Guest
taste amazing and fabulously reduced in butter and sugar... but have gone crumbly and not stuck together!! Any suggestions?
Guest
Just made these...REALLY TASTY....wont last long in our house though!!!
Guest
My little one who was 11months when i made these loves them! And so did his daddy! Great andeasy to make!
Guest
Very nice but I think I was a little mean with my golden syrup as they were a bit dry. I will use a generous tablespoon next time instead of a level tablespoon.
Guest
These are yummy and really easy to make. Didn't have two bananas so used one banana and one grated apple. Can't wait to give one to my little one in the morning.
Guest
Made these delicious flapjacks today - yum. I added my own twist with 50g of dessicated coconut which I thought worked really well. Fantastic!
Guest
Made these with my 2yr old, they were a big hit with everyone who tried them, didnt last v long at all!!! I did think they were a bit stodgy but think that was because I only had HUGE bananas in the house and used two, I think perhaps one wouldve been a better idea!! Still lush tho and a brill recipe to make with the kids.
Guest
Angela, you might be leaving them too long. Or have the oven on high. I have a fan assisted oven and find everything cooks in half the time so have this problem some times!
Guest
Tried this recipe today, they were great! Will be making again, yum.
Angela P(96)
These are lovely, very tasty, but I have followed the recipe and they always come out too crumbly and fall to pieces when you pick them up. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong ?
Guest
These are very easy to make, completely delicious and are not going to last very long in my house !!! It is great to find recipes where you can use ingredients that need 'using up'..like bananas.
Guest
Yummy! HAve tried flapjack making before and usually they ended up too crumbly or something, but these are yum. DS should have had some but DH took them to work and made his boss jealous!
Guest
I made this to use up some bananas and it went down really well with my twins (22months) and their dad, and his work mates, and my mum and... well you get the picture!
Helen H
I made the banana flapjacks yesterday - dead easy to do, but I took them out of the oven after 15 mins and decided to put them back in for another 5 at least. Saying that, I served them at a Mini IQ party last night and now I don't have any left! And I'm guessing that they'd taste fab with choc chips instead of raisins.... Helen
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