Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- ½ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
- ½ cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Creating healthy oatmeal bars breakfast is simple and straightforward. Follow these steps:
- Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Add Nuts and Fruits: Fold in the chopped nuts and dried fruits. If you’re using chocolate chips, add them at this stage.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bars to cool in the dish for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and Store: Once cooled, cut into squares or bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
With these easy-to-follow steps, you'll have a nutritious and tasty breakfast ready in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 bars
- Calories: 130 kcal per bar
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 3g