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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars (nut-free)

Nut-Free Healthy Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars for Easy Mornings

Start your day with these Healthy Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars (nut-free), a nutritious and satisfying snack perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas The riper, the better.
  • 2 cups Oats Ensure they are certified gluten-free.
  • 1/2 cup Applesauce Use in place of oils or sugars.
  • 1/4 cup Flaxseed Meal Substitute with chia seeds if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s gluten-free if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Feel free to adjust to your taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances all flavors beautifully.
Optional Sweetener
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup For additional sweetness if desired.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 8x8-inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the applesauce, flaxseed meal, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the mashed bananas, mixing until fully combined.
  4. Gently fold in the oats until evenly incorporated into the banana mixture.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment and cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSodium: 70mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These bars are perfect for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week. Individually wrapped bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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