Banana Oat Bars
Banana Oat Bars are easy to make and are great for a quick breakfast on the go. This recipe is also easy to modify if you want to try a different nut-butter, sweetener, or try adding dried fruit or chia seeds for an extra omega-3 boost!
Ingredients
Yields: 12-16 bars
Banana Oat Bars
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup flax meal
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and prepare a 9-inch square baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add the ripe banana and mash well.
- Then, add in the vanilla, peanut butter, sweetener, flax meal, and cinnamon. Whisk together until well combined.
- Use a rubber spatula to fold in the oats and then the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter to the baking tray, place in the oven, and bake for 25-30 minutes, until lightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
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