Description
These oatmeal breakfast bars are soft, hearty, and naturally sweetened for an easy make-ahead breakfast or snack. Packed with oats, fruit, and warm cinnamon flavor, they are perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, peanut butter, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold in the chopped nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bars are set and lightly golden on top.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Store the bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey to make the recipe fully vegetarian-friendly.
- Add chia seeds or flaxseed for extra fiber.
- These bars freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
