Jolene Sloam is from Melbourne, Australia and is the mother of two young boys. She launched her blog, Yummy Inspirations, because of her eldest son’s picky eating. Determined to get him to call food “yummy,” she experimented with creative, nourishing ideas to help him eat well.
Jolene created Yummy Inspirations to support other parents facing similar challenges. The blog shares practical successes and honest frustrations as she builds a varied, wholesome diet for her children. You’ll find recipes and ideas for Breakfast, Lunch Boxes, Healthy Kids Snacks, and Sweet Treats — all made from scratch with real, unprocessed ingredients. Jolene is also active on social media where she shares tips and updates.
Hi, I’m Jolene from Yummy Inspirations and this is our second year participating in October Unprocessed.
I’m committed to giving my kids a natural, minimally processed diet. I notice a clear change in their moods when processed foods make an appearance, so I avoid them whenever possible.
I make most family meals from scratch. We don’t eat packaged breakfast cereals, and our lunch boxes are free from processed cheeses and other highly processed items. I prefer knowing exactly what goes into our food so meals provide real nourishment instead of empty, processed ingredients.
This Banana & Coconut Slice is a great example: a healthy kids’ snack that’s rich in natural flavors and nutrients. It uses simple ingredients like honey, coconut, oats, and banana, and it works well as a make-ahead breakfast slice or a lunchbox treat.
The first time I made these, my three-year-old asked if I’d really baked them — they were that good. They’ve become a family favorite and I’ve been making them about once a week. They never last long because the kids love them!
Banana & Coconut Slices
10 minutes
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16 slices
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Ingredients
- 100 grams unsalted butter, 3.5 ounces
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 cup shredded/desiccated coconut
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup whole grain flour, or 1 cup gluten-free flour
- Pinch salt
- ½ cup mashed banana, from 1 large or 2 small bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9 inch by 7 inch (23 cm by 17 cm) baking dish to prevent sticking.
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Combine the butter and honey in a small saucepan and heat gently over low heat until melted.
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Remove the melted butter and honey from the heat and set aside.
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In a large bowl, mix the shredded coconut, rolled oats, flour, and a pinch of salt.
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Add the mashed banana, vanilla, and the melted butter/honey mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until evenly combined.
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Press the mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden on top.
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Allow the slice to cool in the pan before slicing — it firms up as it cools.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 14g,
Protein: 1g,
Fat: 7g,
Sugar: 7g
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