Description
Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars
Yields: 12 bars
Prep Time: 10 min
Bake Time: 20–25 min
Ingredients
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3 ripe bananas, mashed
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2 cups oats (rolled or quick)
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½ cup peanut butter (or almond/cashew/sunflower butter)
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1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark, or milk)
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Optional:
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 scoop chocolate protein powder
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Dash of cinnamon
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Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
Step 2: Mash & Mix
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Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth (few small lumps are fine).
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Stir in peanut butter until creamy.
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Add oats and any optional ingredients (vanilla, cinnamon, protein powder). Mix until evenly combined.
Step 3: Add Chocolate
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Fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a small handful for topping.
Step 4: Bake
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Transfer batter to prepared pan, pressing evenly.
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Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
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Bake 20–25 min until edges are lightly golden and top feels firm. Start checking at 18 min.
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Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
Step 5: Slice & Serve
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Lift slab out using parchment “handles” and cut into 9–12 bars.
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Optional: Serve warm with Greek yogurt or extra banana slices.
Notes
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Tropical Twist: Replace chocolate chips with ½ cup chopped dried mango + ½ cup shredded coconut.
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Berry Blast: Use fresh or frozen berries instead of chocolate chips.
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Trail Mix Bars: Swap chocolate chips for nuts, seeds, and dried cranberries.
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Nut-Free & Vegan: Use sunflower seed butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
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Double Chocolate: Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the batter along with oats.
Nutrition
- Calories: 190 cal Per bar
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 5g