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Easy Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Quick, wholesome banana oatmeal bars made with peanut butter and dark chocolate—an easy make-ahead breakfast or grab-and-go snack with soft, chewy texture.
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

Wet ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry & mix-ins

  • 1 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy lifting and lightly grease the paper.
  • In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth. Add the peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla, and whisk or beat by hand until the mixture is glossy and combined.
  • In a separate bowl stir together the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, cinnamon and salt. Toss the dry mix briefly so the spices are evenly distributed.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the banana-peanut butter mixture until everything is well coated. Fold in about two-thirds of the chocolate chips, reserving the rest to sprinkle on top.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan using a spatula or the back of a greased measuring cup; scatter the remaining chips on the surface and press lightly.
  • Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set when gently pressed. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 15–20 minutes.
  • For neater slices and firmer bars, refrigerate the pan for 20–30 minutes before lifting the whole slab out on the parchment and cutting into 12 bars.

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze individually wrapped for up to 2 months. Chilling before slicing helps produce clean edges and a firmer texture.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.