Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Bars
These strawberry banana oat bars are the perfect make-ahead breakfast. They are egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and with only 6 ingredients make for a filling and delicious treat!
Servings: 8 bars
Ingredients
- 2 medium overripe bananas about 1.5 cups when mashed
- 1 ¼ cups cups old fashioned rolled oats
- ⅓ cup natural peanut butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup diced strawberries plus more to sprinkle on top
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional) plus more to sprinke on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Add in the oats, peanut butter, and cinnamon. Mix until combined.
- Fold in the diced strawberries and chocolate chips (if using) until incorporated.
- Press this mixture into a 9-inch by 5-inch parchment paper-lined loaf pan. Use a spatula to flatten and smooth out the top. Top with extra chocolate chips and sliced strawberries if desired.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow it to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for more sweetness. You may add a little maple syrup to the mixture if you prefer a sweeter bar, but I find that overripe bananas provide the perfect amount of sweetness on their own!
- I used a 9 by 5 loaf pan for this recipe. Feel free to double the ingredients to make enough to fill a brownie pan!
- Add in extra add-ins for more texture and taste! Crushed nuts are a great mix-in option for added texture!
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg