Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Soft oatmeal breakfast bars with banana, peanut butter, and little pockets of chocolate — made the night before, ready when you are.
Overview
Ingredients
Equipment
- Oven
- 8-inch square baking pan
- Large bowl
Method
Prep the pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease or line an 8-inch square baking pan.
Whisk the wet
In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, peanut butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla.
Add the oats
Add the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until combined.
Fold in the chocolate
Fold in most of the chocolate chips, saving a few for the top.
Fill the pan
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over it.
Bake
Bake until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Cool and slice
Let the bars cool before slicing.
Tips
Nutrition
Storage
Frequently asked
Can I make them vegan?+
Yes — swap the eggs for two flax eggs and use maple syrup as written; everything else is already plant-based.
Can I freeze them?+
Definitely. Freeze the sliced bars up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the fridge.
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