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Banana Coconut Oat Breakfast Bites for a Quick and Easy Warm Breakfast
Make these Banana Coconut Oat Breakfast Bites with ripe banana, oats, and coconut for a quick 15-minute breakfast served warm with lemon and honey
Why You Will Love and Enjoy These Banana Coconut Oat Breakfast Bites
- They’re quick: You can have a warm, satisfying breakfast ready in about 15 minutes.
- They use simple ingredients: One ripe banana, oats and coconut do most of the work.
- They’re easy to customize: Add more cinnamon, adjust the nutmeg or finish with honey, lemon and extra coconut.
Additional Information
- Can this be frozen? Yes. Once completely cooled, place the cooked flapjacks in a freezer-safe container with baking paper between the layers. Freeze for up to 1 month for the best texture. Thaw in the fridge overnight or reheat gently in a frying pan or microwave.
- How long can this be stored and how? For the best taste and texture, store cooled flapjacks in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving. The banana can darken slightly over time, but that’s normal.
- What if my banana is very large? If your banana is especially large and very wet, the mixture may need a little extra oats. Start with 1 tsp extra oats, mix and wait a minute before deciding whether it needs more.
- Can I make one large flapjack? You can, but I don’t recommend it. The mixture is soft, and a large flapjack is more likely to break when you turn it. Two or three smaller ones are much easier to handle.
Substitute suggestion
- Can I substitute the oats? Yes. Quick-cooking oats can be used, though the texture will be a little softer. I wouldn’t recommend replacing the oats with oat flour in the same quantity because it may change the consistency of the mixture.
- Can I substitute the coconut? You can leave out the fine coconut if needed, but the mixture will be softer and less firm. Add a little extra oats, about 1 to 2 tsp, to help compensate.
- Can I use regular flour? Yes. You can substitute 1 tsp regular all-purpose flour for the 1 tsp self-raising flour. The recipe only uses a small amount to help bind the mixture.
- Can I use a different oil? Absolutely. Coconut oil or olive oil both work well. A neutral-tasting cooking oil can also be used.
- Can I change the spices? Of course. Cinnamon and nutmeg are lovely with banana, but you can use just cinnamon if you prefer. A tiny pinch of mixed spice would also work.
Banana Coconut Oat Breakfast Bites
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 Serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast and Brunch
- Method: Easy Cooking
Description
These Banana Coconut Oat Breakfast Bites are a quick little breakfast made with a ripe banana, oats and coconut, then cooked until lightly golden. They’re soft in the middle, gently spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and lovely served warm with fresh lemon, honey and a sprinkle of coconut.
Ingredients
- 1 large banana, peeled and mashed
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/4 cup fine coconut
- 1 tsp self-raising flour
- Cinnamon, to taste
- Nutmeg, to taste
- A small amount of coconut oil or olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Add 1 large peeled and mashed banana, 1/4 cup oats, 1/4 cup fine coconut, 1 tsp self-raising flour, cinnamon to taste, and nutmeg to taste to a bowl.
- Mix everything until you have a thick, sticky mixture.
- Let it stand for about 2 to 3 minutes so the oats can soak up a little moisture. If the mixture feels too loose to hold its shape, add another 1 tsp oats and give it a minute.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat.
- Add a small amount of coconut oil or olive oil, just enough to lightly coat the pan. You don’t need much.
- Spoon the mixture into the pan and gently shape it into 2 or 3 small flapjacks.
- Keep them fairly small because the mixture is soft and can be tricky to flip when made too large.
- Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes on the first side, until the underside is set and lightly browned.
- Use a thin spatula to turn each flapjack.
- Cook for another 2 to 4 minutes, lowering the heat if they’re browning too quickly. The centre should feel set but still soft.
- Transfer the bites to a plate and serve warm with fresh lemon juice or lemon wedges, honey to taste and extra fine coconut.
- A little squeeze of lemon really wakes up the banana and coconut, so don’t skip it if you like that sweet and tangy contrast
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Nazley
A quick pan of banana and oat flapjacks with lemon, honey and coconut on top.
Banana Coconut Oat Breakfast Bites are a quick, warm and satisfying breakfast made for anyone who has a ripe banana waiting to be used. The soft banana, chewy oats, fine coconut and gentle cinnamon and nutmeg create a lovely combination, while fresh lemon and honey add a bright finishing touch. Ready in about 15 minutes, these little breakfast bites are an easy reason to skip the usual morning routine and make something fresh in the frying pan.
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Turned out perfect! I didn’t even put anything on top! My Chron’s Disease doesn’t allow me to process many foods with gluten so you have really given me back pancakes! You are my hero!😊🎉🎉
I am so so glad and happy for you. Yippee. I will pass your note over to Nazley.
Nazley’s response:
O wow! I am glad that you can have something that u have longed for as you have a illness that does not allow you to have gluten. I am glad you tried my recipe. The coconut is to bind it. Instead of having flour. Enjoy. There is one with cucumber as well but I need to get my measurements right. 🙂 🙂 🙂
I sent it to my mom too. It’s just right for ine person. I’m really grateful!😊
Mwah so glad. 💕
Oh my gosh this is brilliant! And I just bought bananas! Thank you for sharing!😊
Mwah – so glad you dropped in and like it piratepatty. Let me know once made what you think, would love to hear your feedback.
In the morning😊
Perfect, hope you enjoy it