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Turmeric Ginger Lentil Stew with Spinach and Coconut Milk

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These Caramelized Banana Oat Crumble Bars are chewy, gooey, and full of natural sweetness. Made with whole grains, maple syrup, and a golden crumble topping — perfect for dessert or a healthy snack.

  • Total Time: 1 hour (including cooling)
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the crust and topping:
  • 1 ¾ cups rolled oats
  • 1 ¼ cups almond flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the banana filling:
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Mix oats, almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Add coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix until crumbly.
  3. Press ⅔ of the mixture into the pan. Chill while making the filling.
  4. In a skillet, cook sliced bananas with sugar, cinnamon, lemon, salt, and butter until caramelized (5–7 mins). Stir in cornstarch to thicken.
  5. Spread banana filling over the crust. Crumble remaining oat mixture on top.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden. Cool completely, then slice into bars.

Notes

  • Use spotty bananas for best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze individually for 2 months.
  • Top with yogurt or drizzle with nut butter for extra indulgence.
  • Author: mobi30@mobi30.com
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 80 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg