Description

These Gluten-Free Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars offer a perfect blend of natural sweetness, chewy texture, and wholesome nutrition for a satisfying breakfast option, packed with fiber and clean energy.

Ingredients

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3 Large Ripe Bananas
2 Cups Certified Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
1/4 Cup Pure Maple Syrup
1/4 Cup Melted Coconut Oil
1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 Cup Optional Mix-ins (like walnuts or dark chocolate chips)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper
Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until relatively smooth, with a few chunks for texture
Add melted coconut oil, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and whisk together until uniform
Fold in the gluten-free rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until well-coated and consistent
Add any optional mix-ins, folding them into the batter, and reserve a small handful for the top
Scoop the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing it down evenly
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center feels firm
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing

Notes

For a firmer texture, you can add 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal.

Ensure to use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best chewy texture.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 185 kcal
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 115mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg