Healthy Banana Bread Oat Breakfast Bars Recipe

Name: Healthy Banana Bread Oat Breakfast Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2- 1/4 cups Gluten Free Oats; 1/2 teaspoons Aluminum Free Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 3 Medium-sized Ripe Bananas, Peeled; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract, Gluten Free If Desired; 1/4 cups Unsweetened Applesauce; 1/4 cups Honey Or Agave Nectar; ⅓ cups Chocolate Chips, Vegan If Desired; 2 Tablespoons Chocolate Chips, Vegan If Desired; 1/2 teaspoons Coconut Oil

Servings: persons

2- 1/4 cups Gluten Free Oats
1/2 teaspoons Aluminum Free Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
3 Medium-sized Ripe Bananas, Peeled
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract, Gluten Free If Desired
1/4 cups Unsweetened Applesauce
1/4 cups Honey Or Agave Nectar
⅓ cups Chocolate Chips, Vegan If Desired
2 Tablespoons Chocolate Chips, Vegan If Desired
1/2 teaspoons Coconut Oil

1
Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9x9 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2
Set aside.
3
To make oat flour: Place oats into a blender or food processor and blend for 1-2 minutes until oatmeal resembles flour.
4
You may need to stop blender and stir oats a couple of times to ensure that all of the oats have been blended.
5
Transfer oat flour into a medium bowl; whisk in baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
6
Place bananas, vanilla, applesauce, and honey into blender; blend 1-2 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
7
Add the banana mixture into the oat flour mixture and mix until just combined.
8
Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
9
Pour batter into prepared pan and spread it evenly with a rubber spatula.
10
Bake for 15 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
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Remove pan from oven and set it on a rack.
12
Cool the bars for 10-15 minutes.
13
Prepare drizzle by adding the chocolate chips and coconut oil into a microwave safe bowl.
14
Microwave on high 30 seconds; stir well to combine then drizzle over the top of bars.
15
Cut bars into 16 squares and enjoy!
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Notes: Bars can be frozen.
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Simply bake, cool, cut and store in a Ziploc bag.
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Reheat individually for 30 seconds in microwave.
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Make sure you read all ingredients and nutrition info to ensure recipe is gluten free/vegan, if that is what you desire.
20
Fold in 1/4 cup coconut flakes or extra chocolate chips for an even sweeter treat!
21
Extra ripe bananas are best for this recipe.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2- 1/4 cups Gluten Free Oats, 1/2 teaspoons Aluminum Free Baking Powder, 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda, 1/4 teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Healthy Banana Bread Oat Breakfast Bars falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy Banana Bread Oat Breakfast Bars

Tips for the best results

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