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Oatmeal Banana Breakfast Bars Recipe

Not only are these oatmeal banana breakfast bars moist and delicious, but they are so very easy to make! They’re the perfect  breakfast option for busy mornings or a filling grab and go healthy snack. They even make a great dessert! You can also easily customize these delicious oatmeal bars to your personal tastes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time23 minutes
Cooling10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bananas, breakfast bars, oatmeal, oatmeal bars
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter, melthed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 bananas ripe, mashed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the eggs, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, honey and vanilla. Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture until combined. Stir in the mashed banana.
  • Spread the mixture evenly inside the prepared pan, using a rubber spatula to press into the corners. Bake in the preheated oven for 23 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown around the edges.
  • Let sit in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully lift the parchment onto a flat surface and cut into squares.

Notes

  • Add some dark chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or butterscotch chips if you want a sweeter bar.
  • Use dairy-free chips like the ones from Enjoy Life to keep it dairy free.
  • Add a small handful of chia seeds or flax seeds for an even healthier option.
  • Add a little bit of chopped nuts or use crunchy peanut butter for a great texture component.
  • Use almond butter, cashew butter or another nut butter if you have a peanut allergy.
  • Natural peanut butter usually has more oil than regular peanut butter, so you may need additional oats.
  • I’ve made this recipe with and without PB. Both are great! You can omit the peanut butter entirely if desired.
  • This recipe can be made healthier by replacing some (or all) of the brown sugar with honey or maple syrup.