Blackberry Crumble Breakfast Bars

Method

1. 1
   Add the berries to a small pot over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, mixing frequently. Once heated through, mash with the back of a spoon or fork into a jam-like consistency. Remove from the heat and mix through the chia seeds, 1-2 tbsp maple syrup and lemon juice. Set aside to thicken (off the heat!).
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 180°C and line a square baking tin with parchment paper.
3. 3
   Mash the bananas with a fork in a mixing bowl. Mix through the nut butter, remaining maple syrup, and oat milk until incorporated.
4. 4
   Add in the remaining dry ingredients: the oats, almond flour, seeds, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
5. 5
   Transfer 2/3 of the oat mixture to the base of the lined baking tin. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to press the mixture down firmly and until evenly spread out. Top with the thickened blackberry filling and spread out. Then use your fingers to crumble over the rest of the mixture for texture (think berry crumble consistency for the topping). Lightly press down so it sticks.
6. 6
   Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, rotating halfway.
7. 7
   Leave to cool before slicing. Enjoy!