Banana Oatmeal Bars -

Two thick, square oat bars stacked on top of each other on a white surface, with visible oats and a chewy texture. A few scattered oats are in the background.

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Banana Oatmeal Bars

If you're looking for a healthy treat or satisfying breakfast, these Banana Oatmeal Bars are perfect. Not only are they easy to make, but highly customizable so you can add in your favorites like nuts, blueberries or chocolate chips.

Prep Time5

Active Time25

Cooling Time2

Total Time2 30

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: oatmeal chocolate chip bars

Yield: bars

Calories: 79kcal

Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Materials

1 cup mashed bananas 2 large or 3 medium bananas
¼ cup maple syrup
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg
⅓ cup milk of choice
1 tsp vanilla extract
2½ cups old fashioned (rolled) oats
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup favorite add-in (chocolate chips, chopped pecans, blueberries, coconut flakes, etc.) optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 9 x 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside while you prep the batter.
In a medium sized bowl, add the bananas, maple syrup, peanut butter, egg, milk, and vanilla. On low speed, use a handheld mixer to whisk the wet ingredients together until smooth and combined.
Add in the remaining dry ingredients (including your favorite add-in, if using) and use a rubber spatula to combine. The batter will be slightly thick, but still moist and pourable.
Pour out the mixture evenly into the baking pan, smoothly out evenly. Bake for 25 minutes. (It will still be a bit soft).
Remove from the oven and let cool at room temp for an hour. Cover, and refrigerate for another hour. Then, remove from the fridge and lift the bars out of the pan. Wait to cut until they have chilled.
Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.

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