Banana Breakfast Bars
Kickstart your day with these wholesome and irresistibly chewy Banana Breakfast Bars—your new go-to recipe for a healthy, grab-and-go morning treat or midday snack. Packed with natural sweetness from ripe bananas and a touch of honey or maple syrup, these bars are loaded with rolled oats, protein-rich peanut butter or almond butter, and nutrient-dense chia or flaxseeds. A hint of cinnamon and vanilla adds warm, comforting flavors, while optional mix-ins like dark chocolate chips or dried fruit make these bars easily customizable to your taste. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no refined sugars, these hearty breakfast bars are a quick, satisfying, and guilt-free choice for busy mornings. Perfect for meal prep, they stay fresh for up to a week in the fridge!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Ripe bananas
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter or almond butter
- 0.25 cup Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
Add the peanut butter or almond butter, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
Pour in the rolled oats and chia seeds (or flaxseeds) and mix to incorporate. If using chocolate chips or dried fruit, gently fold them in at this stage.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly, pressing it down firmly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing them into 8 rectangular bars.
Store the banana breakfast bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week for extended freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 93.7 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.8 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1120 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 285.3 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.1 g | 150% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.8 g | ||
| Protein | 66.9 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 2717 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
