Banana Oat Bars
Lightly sweet with a nutty toasted oat and brown sugar topping and banana slices layered in the center, these Banana Oat Bars are perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or snack! Yields: 16 bars
Servings Prep Time
16bars 10minutes
Cook Time
18-22minutes
Servings Prep Time
16bars 10minutes
Cook Time
18-22minutes
Ingredients
Banana Oat Bars
Toasted Oat and Brown Sugar Topping
Instructions
  1. Make sure a rack is placed in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F. Grease and line an 8″x8″ pan with parchment paper so that some of the paper hangs over the edges. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, graham cracker crumbs, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed banana, egg yolk, oat milk, light brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.
  4. Add 1/2 the dry ingredients to the wet. Using a rubber spatula, fold until all the dry ingredients are fully moistened. Add the other 1/2 of the dry ingredients and fold until the batter comes together.
  5. Drop half of the batter into the prepared pan. Using the rubber spatula, spread the batter evenly across the bottom of the pan and into the corners. Line with a layer of sliced bananas. Pour the rest of the batter into the pan and spread evenly over the top of the bananas.
  6. Toss together the toasted oats* and the 2 Tbsp of light brown sugar. Sprinkle over the top of the batter. Bake on the center rack for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. It should feel firm around the edges with a slightly softer center. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely in the pan.
Recipe Notes

* To toast the oats: line a baking sheet with foil and spread the oats evenly onto the baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven and for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to help them toast evenly. The oats should turn tan in color and will give off a nutty aroma when they’re properly toasted.

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