Banana oat clusters
Banana oat clusters are a wholesome baked snack made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, nut butter and shredded coconut. The Thermomix blends the sticky mixture evenly and chops the almonds in seconds, giving crunchy, golden clusters ideal for lunchboxes or breakfast topping.
About this recipe
Banana oat clusters Thermomix TM7 style are the crunchy, naturally sweetened snack your weekly menu has been missing. If you have been searching for a healthy snack recipe that uses up overripe bananas, this all-in-one kitchen machine version delivers golden clusters with minimal effort. The TM7 weighs the oats, maple syrup and nut butter straight into the bowl, chops the almonds coarsely for texture, and blends the banana and coconut oil into a sticky binder that coats every oat flake. Shredded coconut and a pinch of cinnamon add warmth, while sea salt balances the sweetness of the maple syrup. These clusters work brilliantly crumbled over yogurt at breakfast, packed into lunchboxes, or served as an afternoon treat with coffee. Because everything is mixed in one bowl, there is far less washing up than with traditional baking. Once baked and cooled, they stay crisp in an airtight jar, making them a perfect make-ahead option for busy weeks.
Preparation tips
- Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the banana oat clusters, as their natural sweetness means you can slightly reduce the maple syrup while still achieving a beautifully caramelised finish after baking.
- Spread the cluster mixture evenly on a lined baking tray and press it down firmly before baking; this helps the oats, shredded coconut and almonds bind into chunky clusters rather than loose granola.
- Store the cooled clusters in an airtight jar for up to a week. If nut butter is unavailable, sunflower seed butter works well and keeps the recipe school-friendly and nut-free.
Recipe variations
- Nut-free version: replace the almonds with pumpkin seeds and the nut butter with tahini or sunflower seed butter. The clusters stay crunchy and become safe for school lunchboxes and nut-allergy households.
- Chocolate festive variant: stir dark chocolate chunks through the mixture before baking, or drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled clusters and add a pinch of chilli to the cinnamon for a warming winter treat.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The built-in scale of the Thermomix weighs maple syrup and coconut oil directly in the bowl for consistent clusters. [Built-In Scale]. [Built-in Scale]
- Coarse chopping - The TM7 chops the almonds into rustic pieces that add satisfying crunch to every oat cluster. [Multi-Functionality]. [Multi-Function]
- Even mixing - The Thermomix blends ripe banana with nut butter into a sticky mixture coating every oat flake evenly. [Hands-Free]
- Gentle heating - Precise temperature control of the TM7 melts the coconut oil smoothly without risking a burnt, bitter taste. [Temperature Control]
- Fresh grinding - The Thermomix grinds cinnamon and sea salt finely, distributing warm spice evenly through the oat clusters. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- coconut oil
- pure maple syrup
- natural vanilla extract
- nut butter
- banana
- rolled oats
- shredded coconut
- ground cinnamon
- sea salt
- almonds