Oatmeal Banana Breakfast Bars

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Oatmeal Banana Breakfast Bars

Oatmeal Banana Breakfast Bars

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, but actually preparing and eating a healthy breakfast can prove to be challenging. Our Oatmeal Banana Breakfast Bars are a perfect solution to help you start your day fueled and energetic even if you are short on time in the mornings. Prep and bake these ahead of time and store them in the freezer for a quick grab and go breakfast option the whole family will love!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bananas small
  • 1/2 cup almond butter or other nut/seed butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbs coconut oil melted
  • 3 Tbs maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cup oats quick-cook, gluten-free if necessary
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup flax meal
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Method
 

Prep
  1. Peel and chop bananas.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make
  1. Add bananas, almond butter, eggs, vanilla extract, coconut oil, and maple syrup to a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together oats, flours, flax meal, baking powder, and baking soda. Make a well in the middle and add wet ingredients.
  3. Stir until just combined then stir in chips.
  4. Using an ice cream scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup, place batter on parchment-line baking sheet and shape into bars [or any shape you would like].
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until edges are brown.
  6. Cool on wire rack. Wrap and freeze leftovers

Notes

Nutrition Facts: Calories 237 Total Fat 13g Saturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 33mg Sodium 100mg
Total Carbohydrates 24g Dietary Fiber 5g Total Sugars 8g Protein 8g Calcium 87mg Iron 7mg Potassium 380mg
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