Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe
These Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are a wholesome and delicious way to start your day, combining the natural sweetness of bananas and honey with the hearty texture of oats and almond flour. Topped with a rich chocolate and peanut butter layer, they make a perfect nutritious snack or breakfast on the go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the bars
- 2 bananas, overripe, mashed (~1 cup)
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or organic cane sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups quick cook oats
- 1 cup almond flour or almond meal
- 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Chocolate topping
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- flaky sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make for easy removal of the bars.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, creamy peanut butter, egg, coconut sugar (or cane sugar), honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended and you have a smooth mixture.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the quick cook oats, almond flour or almond meal, ground flaxseed, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt into the wet mixture. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Bake the bars: Pour the combined batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges turn golden brown.
- Prepare chocolate topping: While the bars are baking, place the dark chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Apply topping: Right after removing the bars from the oven, pour the chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the top and smooth it out into an even layer with a spatula.
- Chill and set: Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for 30 to 60 minutes, until the chocolate topping sets firmly.
- Serve: Once set, cut into 9 bars and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top if desired. Enjoy these delicious and nutritious breakfast bars!
Notes
- Storage: Store the bars refrigerated for up to 1 week. For longer storage, wrap each bar individually and freeze them in an airtight container for up to 2-3 months.
- Chocolate peanut butter topping options: You can omit the chocolate topping if preferred, or simply add a few chocolate chips or drizzle some chocolate for a lighter touch. Alternatively, add just the peanut butter topping and skip the chocolate.
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