Introducing Healthy Breakfast Oat Bars – chewy, nutritious oatmeal bars ideal for hectic mornings or a quick snack. Crafted with wholesome ingredients like organic oats, ripe banana, and flax, these bars are perfect for prepping in advance, offering a hearty dose of heart-healthy oats!
A Breakfast for Everyone to Enjoy
If your mornings are as hectic as mine, you’ll appreciate having breakfast ready to go. That’s why I adore meal prepping or at least planning ahead, ensuring I kickstart my day with something wholesome and nourishing.
These oatmeal bars are packed with goodness, even with the addition of dark chocolate! But if chocolate isn’t your go-to morning indulgence, don’t fret – you can swap it for fruit or skip it altogether!
Healthy Breakfast Oat Bars
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups mashed overripe banana approximately 3 large bananas
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup ground flax
- 1.5 cups oats
- 3/4 cup oat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper. Here’s a pro tip: lightly spray the pan with non-stick spray before laying down the parchment paper to keep it from sliding around.
- In a large bowl, thoroughly mash the bananas using a fork or potato masher until smooth.
- Add in the almond butter, ground flax, and cinnamon, and mix well.
- Next, fold in the oats, oat flour, and baking powder until everything is nicely combined. Lastly, gently stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared 8×8 dish and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 18 minutes.
- Once baked, allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into them.
- Store your oat bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.