Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Enjoy a healthy and delicious breakfast with these easy-to-make chocolate banana oatmeal bars, perfect for on-the-go mornings.
Ingredients
Bananas
- 3 large ripe bananas ((1 ½ cups mashed))
- ½ cup creamy almond butter ((*))
- 1.5 cups quick oats
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ to 1 cup chocolate chips ((optional**))
- ¼ tsp sea salt ((to taste))
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.
- Mash bananas, then stir in almond butter and maple syrup until combined.
- Add oats, cocoa powder, salt, and cinnamon; mix into a thick batter. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan, then bake for 12-16 minutes until firm.
- Cool before slicing into bars and serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.