Easy Banana Oat Bars Recipe – Perfect Breakfast Treat
Chewy, healthy banana oatmeal bars made with simple pantry staples. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep. Naturally sweetened and flourless.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9–12 bars 1x
Ingredients
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3 medium overripe bananas
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2 eggs or flax eggs
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½ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
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2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups rolled oats
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: ⅓ cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease an 8×8-inch pan.
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In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add eggs, nut butter, syrup, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
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Stir in oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Fold in any mix-ins.
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Spread mixture evenly in the pan. Smooth the top.
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Bake for 22–28 minutes, or until golden and set.
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Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
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For vegan: use flax eggs and maple syrup.
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Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
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Add protein powder or chia seeds for extra nutrition.