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Cozy Morning Banana Oatmeal Bars – Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipe

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Start your day the cozy way with these Banana Oatmeal Bars — soft, naturally sweetened, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or a healthy snack, these bars are made with ripe bananas, hearty oats, and simple pantry staples.

They’re comforting, nourishing, and incredibly easy to make. No fancy equipment, no complicated steps — just mix, bake, and enjoy!

🌾 Why You’ll Love These Banana Oatmeal Bars

  • Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas
  • Great for meal prep
  • Kid-friendly and freezer-friendly
  • Perfect grab-and-go breakfast
  • Customizable with chocolate chips, nuts, or berries

🧾 Ingredients (9–12 Bars)

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: ¼ cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix

In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in egg, honey, oil, and vanilla. Add oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Fold in any optional add-ins.

Step 3: Bake

Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan. Bake 20–25 minutes or until set and lightly golden.

Step 4: Cool & Slice

Let cool completely before slicing into bars.

⭐ Tips for the Best Oatmeal Bars

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness
  • Let bars cool fully for clean slices
  • Add peanut butter swirl for extra flavor
  • Store in airtight container for up to 5 days

❄️ Freezer Friendly

Wrap bars individually and freeze up to 3 months. Perfect for quick breakfasts!

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