Tropical Breakfast Bars
These Tropical Breakfast Bars are the ultimate grab-and-go morning treat. Made with ripe bananas, nutty muesli, and chewy tropical dried fruits, they’re naturally sweet and packed with fibre. Perfect for prepping in advance and wrapping for lunchboxes, commutes, or post-gym fuel.
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5 mins
45 mins
Easy
10
Sugars
23g
Kcal
205
Fibre
3g
Fat
6g
Protein
4g
Saturates
0.4g
Salt
0.04g
Carbs
33g
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5 mins
Healthy
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45 mins
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10
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Sugars
23g
Fibre
3g
Protein
4g
Salt
0.04g
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Healthy
5 mins
45 mins
Easy
10
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Ingredients:
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for the tin
• 2 large, very ripe bananas
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 70g light brown soft sugar
• 250g nutty muesli
• 100g tropical dried fruit mix
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Lightly oil a 20cm square tin and line it with baking parchment.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the oil, beaten egg, and sugar.
3. Fold in the muesli, a pinch of salt, and most of the tropical fruit mix, reserving a small handful for topping.
4. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and spread evenly. Sprinkle the reserved fruit on top.
5. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and firm. Let cool completely in the tin.
6. Once cool, turn out onto a board and slice into 10 bars.
7. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Healthy Swaps & Tips:
• Swap egg for a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) to make it vegan
• Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for warming flavour
• Use gluten-free muesli if required
Storage & Meal Prep:
• Store in an airtight tin for up to 4 days
• Wrap individually in baking paper for easy grab-and-go
• Freeze for up to 1 month – defrost overnight in the fridge
Ideal For:
• Ideal for school or work lunchboxes
• Great for pre- or post-workout fuel
• Perfect for busy mornings when you want something homemade and wholesome