Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Indulge in a delightful start to your day with these Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Bars! Perfectly chewy and naturally sweetened, these bars are a wholesome treat that combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate, nut butter, and ripe bananas. Ideal for busy mornings or as a satisfying snack, they are simple to prepare and customizable based on your pantry staples. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with yogurt or fresh fruit, these bars are sure to become a staple in your breakfast routine. Get ready to enjoy a nutritious boost that fuels your day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 large ripe bananas (pureed)
- 1/4 cup coconut yogurt
- 1/4 cup nut butter (e.g., almond or sunflower seed)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or any preferred milk)
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (sugar-free/dairy-free)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the ground flax seed with water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pureed bananas, coconut yogurt, nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and almond milk. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the flax mixture along with rolled oats, baking powder, vanilla extract, and dark chocolate chips until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg