Oat Jammy Bars
Ingredients
3-4 large ripe bananas
3 cups wholegrain oats
⅔ cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 tsp vanilla extract (or 2 tsp vanilla essence)
½ cup unsweetened plant milk
2 tbsp flax meal (ground flaxseeds)
200g jar of sugar-free 100% fruit spread
Method
Wash your hands.
Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
If using a blender, blend the bananas, applesauce, vanilla, plant milk, and flax meal.
If using a potato masher: Mash the bananas till very mushy. Add vanilla, plant milk, applesauce and flax meal and stir to combine.
Add oats and stir to combine.
If the mixture is too wet, add more oats. If it is too dry, add more plant milk or banana.
Top with the entire jar of fruit spread.
Bake at 350˚F (180˚C) for 15-20 minutes (don’t let the jam burn).
Wait until the bars are cool before slicing into 16 equal squares. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
About the Author
This recipe comes from the Green Food Experience (GFE) book, which guides students in preparing simple, delicious dishes for campus events. Through PAN’s GFE grant, medical students worldwide can access free plant-based food for their events, making nutrition-focused learning more accessible, engaging, and community-driven.
