Mix the flax meal and water. Let sit for 15 minutes.
In a bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, chia seeds, ground ginger and cloves.
In another bowl, mix the almond milk, flax meal mixture, molasses, chopped dates, mashed banana and vanilla extract. Then, combine the wet and dry ingredients.
Pour mixture into a greased baking tray and bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and stir. Bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes.
Remove dish from oven and allow it to cool. Cut the oatmeal bars into individual squares.