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Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bars That Kids Will Love

Wholesome peanut butter and oatmeal breakfast bars, perfect for kids and adults, made in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 272
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Mashed Bananas Ensure they are very ripe for best flavor.
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with olive oil or coconut oil.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Contributes sweetness and hint of caramel flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps the bars rise.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with almond flour.
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Use rolled oats for texture.
Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Milk Chocolate Chips Optional, can swap for dark chocolate.
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Key flavor component.
Topping (Optional)
  • 1/4 cup Melted Peanut Butter Drizzle over cooled bars for extra flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Spatula
  • Fork or potato masher

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish.
  2. Combine the mashed bananas with the vegetable oil until smooth.
  3. Add brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and salt to the banana mixture; mix thoroughly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together baking soda, flour, and oats, then combine with wet ingredients.
  5. If using, fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Optional: Drizzle melted peanut butter over the cooled bars.
  10. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for moisture and sweetness. Don’t overmix to keep the bars tender. Optionally customize with various nuts or dried fruits.

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