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Banana Oat Honey Sqaures

Posted on July 27, 2011 by thecompletebook

A few weeks before leaving the island, I started purging, using and paying pantry items forward and used the time as an excuse to do a little more baking with a few favourite ingredients and tried a few new recipes that I found stashed away plus a few new ones I had read about in the blogosphere. I read about these tasty treats over at cityhippyfarmgirl – they make for great lunch box fillers for work and school or afternoon tea with a friend.

Banana Oat Honey Squares

Ingredients

2 bananas mashed
100g butter melted
5ml vanilla – I used 10ml
5ml cinnamon – I would increase this to 10ml next time
45ml honey
2 cups whole oats

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Press the mixture into a greased 23cm x 23cm pan and bake for 45 minutes.
Slice into squares.

62 thoughts on “Banana Oat Honey Sqaures”

Cindy on July 27, 2011 at 09:30 said:

I am going to make these immediately, thanks!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 27, 2011 at 17:01 said:
  
  Hope you enjoyed them. 🙂
  
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Tandy on July 27, 2011 at 09:55 said:

next time I buy bananas I might try making some for work 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 27, 2011 at 17:03 said:
  
  It’s always nice to have something snacky at the office, especially with this cold weather at the moment. Enjoy. 🙂
  
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rsmacaalay on July 27, 2011 at 10:41 said:

I got that ingredients all in my pantry! Gotta make one of these now.

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- thecompletecookbook on July 27, 2011 at 17:06 said:
  
  They are super quick and easy – I would love to hear how you enjoyed them. 🙂
  
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chicaandaluza on July 27, 2011 at 11:21 said:

Looks simple and delicious…and if ever I get up early enough to use my oven in this heat…. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 27, 2011 at 17:51 said:
  
  Oh how I miss the heat! Enjoy it and send some our way too please. 🙂
  
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Angie's Recipes on July 27, 2011 at 13:43 said:

Delicious and healthy! I love the combination.

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- thecompletecookbook on July 27, 2011 at 17:52 said:
  
  Hi Angie, it is nice to find a healthy treat for a change. 🙂
  
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ChefMom on July 27, 2011 at 15:29 said:

This sounds perfect for a lunch box or snack treat for the kids at school. Yum!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 27, 2011 at 17:54 said:
  
  So nice that your kiddies like the combination of flavours – these really are a quick and easy lunch box treat. 🙂
  
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Tes on July 27, 2011 at 15:44 said:

This should go in my son’s lunch box so well 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 27, 2011 at 17:55 said:
  
  Your son has a wonderfully varied palate so I am sure he will enjoy these. 🙂
  
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kitchenbelleicious on July 27, 2011 at 16:18 said:

I was just thinking I need to do some type of oatmeal bars or something for my hubby to grab on his way to work. These sound amazing and just perfect for that. Love the banana mixed it!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 27, 2011 at 17:56 said:
  
  The banana is also what attracted me to these treats. Hope your hubby enjoys them. 🙂
  
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on July 27, 2011 at 19:07 said:

Those look really satisfying!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 28, 2011 at 10:41 said:
  
  Thanks Greg, they were yummy little treats – I reckon some nuts thrown in would be even nicer. 🙂
  
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My Inner Chick on July 27, 2011 at 19:09 said:

Dear, -Mandy, Can I come have tea with you? 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 28, 2011 at 10:42 said:
  
  Dear Kim, you are welcome anytime, I would love to have you over for tea – the kettle is always on! 🙂
  
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bonnie from Sweet Life on July 27, 2011 at 20:03 said:

great easy recipe, you can never go wrong with oats! thanks

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- thecompletecookbook on July 28, 2011 at 10:42 said:
  
  You are quite right Bonnie – oats are great in so many things, think rusks are next on my list. 🙂
  
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thefooddoctor on July 28, 2011 at 00:24 said:

I love all the ingredients in it and I bet the combination is heavenly

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- thecompletecookbook on July 28, 2011 at 10:44 said:
  
  The combination did would really well and I am sure loads of other things like nuts, coconut, raising, cranberries and dates would also be nice. 🙂
  
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Anna Johnston on July 28, 2011 at 03:37 said:

I’ve got all the ingredients, I’m on it. Great recipe. Mmmmmmm. Love a good pantry cleanse. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on July 28, 2011 at 10:46 said:
  
  Hi Anna, a pantry cleanse is always great, especially to make space for other yummies. 🙂
  
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Kelly on July 28, 2011 at 04:11 said:

Really nice ingredients here Mandy – particularly like the whole oats and honey… they look and sound very yummy!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 28, 2011 at 10:47 said:
  
  Thanks Kelly, they are a great little snack to have on hand. 🙂
  
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Roxana GreenGirl on July 28, 2011 at 09:10 said:

I’m so going to make these asap!!! Thanks Mandy!!!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 28, 2011 at 10:47 said:
  
  That’s great Roxana. I look forward to hearing how you enjoy them. 🙂
  
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pinkpolkadotfood on July 28, 2011 at 15:08 said:

Bananas and Oats are 2 of my favourites! I think these were delicious?!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 28, 2011 at 16:26 said:
  
  Hi Pink, thanks for stopping by. With bananas and oats being 2 of your favourites, I highly recommend you give these a go – and yes they were delicious. 🙂
  
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spicegirlfla on July 28, 2011 at 21:03 said:

This is a wonderful recipe, so healthy and…easy!! Love it! I love to pull together dishes from what I have on hand, this was a great idea!!

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- thecompletecookbook on July 29, 2011 at 11:35 said:
  
  Glad you enjoyed the recipe. Always fun to add something like this to your arsenal of quick and easy every day items recipes. 🙂
  
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Sadhana on July 30, 2011 at 12:00 said:

Looks fantastic, very easy to put together and looks super delicious.

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- thecompletecookbook on July 30, 2011 at 16:02 said:
  
  Hi Sadhana, welcome and thanks for stopping by. These are a great quick and healthy on the go snack. 🙂
  
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Junia @ Mis Pensamientos on August 1, 2011 at 17:00 said:

roxana, love the banana oat honey squares!! this look so yummy!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 1, 2011 at 17:06 said:
  
  Hi Junia, welcome and thanks for stopping by. It was so kind of Roxana to do such a beautiful post. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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scholasticfood on August 2, 2011 at 08:50 said:

These look delicious! So simple and full of easy to find ingredients! They’re definitely on my to-try list!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 2, 2011 at 09:17 said:
  
  Welcome and thanks for stopping by. It really is great having recipes that use day-to-day items. Enjoy them when you make them. 🙂
  
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Feast on the Cheap on August 3, 2011 at 17:29 said:

Such a great to-go snack!

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- thecompletecookbook on August 3, 2011 at 17:59 said:
  
  Absolutely! Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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shamael on August 3, 2011 at 20:20 said:

how would this turn out if i used my microwave and if you know how many mins would i need to put this on?

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- thecompletecookbook on August 4, 2011 at 11:11 said:
  
  Hi Shamael, I originally go the recipe from http://cityhippyfarmgirl.com/2011/05/24/taunting-newspapers-and-banana-oat-bars/ and I have only made them in the oven. I am sure that you would be able to make them in the microwave but unsure of how many minutes. Start with small increments as microwave ovens cook things much faster than a convection oven. Hope they work out. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Peachie on August 3, 2011 at 20:45 said:

These look heathy, easy and yummy! I will have to try them soon. btw, as i can’t take dairy, i think it should ok to use light olive oil instead of butter?

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- thecompletecookbook on August 4, 2011 at 11:19 said:
  
  Hi Peachie, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I am sure that they would be fine using a light olive oil – one that is not too fruity as it may inhibit the other flavours. What a pity about you not being able to have dairy – I know some people can use butter as it forms part of fats and not dairy. Please let me know how these bars turn out using oil if you make them. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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Fired Up Cooking SA on August 11, 2011 at 14:57 said:

I am so going to make these, what a lovely recipe for people with wheat issues! Thanks 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on August 11, 2011 at 16:14 said:
  
  I never even thought about the wheat thing. Enjoy. 🙂 Bet you could even make these on the braai somehow. 🙂
  
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- thecompletecookbook on August 31, 2011 at 10:24 said:
  
  Thanks for the lovely mention and link Linda. So glad you enjoyed them. Have a happy day. 🙂
  
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- thecompletecookbook on November 5, 2011 at 12:20 said:
  
  Thanks for the link back. Have a fantastic weekend. 🙂
  
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Alizea on April 18, 2012 at 18:40 said:

Done ! Delicious 🙂 Thanks for the recipe.

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- thecompletecookbook on April 19, 2012 at 20:26 said:
  
  Hi Alizea, welcome and thanks for stopping by. I am thrilled you liked this lovely easy recipe. I love the addition of chocolate that you added. thank you too for the link back. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Diane H on January 19, 2013 at 16:34 said:

Anybody have the non-metric conversions? would love to try these.

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- thecompletecookbook on January 19, 2013 at 17:20 said:
  
  Hi Diane, thanks for stopping by. Enjoy these lovely treats. 🙂
  
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Diane H on January 19, 2013 at 16:35 said:

Never mind-just saw the conversions tab. : )

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- thecompletecookbook on January 19, 2013 at 17:21 said:
  
  Glad you found the conversions. 🙂
  
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Norma Chang on January 28, 2013 at 02:55 said:

Love how there are so few ingredients and so super easy to put together.

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- thecompletecookbook on January 28, 2013 at 09:39 said:
  
  Definitely my favourite kind of cooking and baking Norma, with few ingredients. Have a lovely week ahead. 🙂
  
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Agnes on October 5, 2013 at 19:25 said:

I did find the conversion chart. Made them thinking they would be good for my husband to take on his trip but very disappointed. We did not enjoy them at all. sorry.

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- thecompletebook on October 6, 2013 at 17:22 said:
  
  Hi Agnes, thanks for stopping by. What a pity you and your hubby didn’t enjoy these. Have a lovely week ahead. 🙂
  
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