Ingredients
– 2 cups rolled oats
– 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
– 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
– 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
– 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– Optional toppings: chopped nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut
Instructions
Creating your Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars is a straightforward process. Follow these simple steps for an effortless baking experience:
1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Baking Dish: Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal, then lightly grease it with cooking spray or coconut oil.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, honey (or maple syrup), almond butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.
6. Add Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
7. Pour into Dish: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish. Press down evenly to create a flat surface.
8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Cool: Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and set it on a wire rack to cool for about 10-15 minutes.
10. Slice Bars: After cooling, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper. Slice into squares or rectangles.
Following these steps will lead you to create delicious Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars that are sure to please!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 bars
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 3g