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    Recipes » Breakfast

    Banana Breakfast Bars

    Published: Apr 25, 2012 · Updated: Nov 23, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    Banana bread-inspired breakfast bar. These are egg-free and can be made gluten-free & nut-free

    Banana Breakfast Bars

    What are you eating for breakfast?

    Are you eating breakfast? Please say yes!

    It's a great idea to make your breakfast ahead of time. That way you don't have to worry about what to cook while you stumble through your house waiting for your coffee to kick-in.

    You can make a egg muffins, protein pancakes, or banana breakfast bars - yum!

    These are so easy to make and taste like dessert. Who doesn't want dessert for breakfast?

    Make these and you have 12 days of breakfast made ahead. That's almost two full weeks of breakfasts that you don't have to do anything but microwave something for 20 seconds (and even that's not a requirement).

    I like to keep them in the refrigerator just because I don't want them to go bad for some reason. After a week, I will put them in the freezer. You can let them thaw for a little or just microwave them for 20-30 seconds.

    Sometimes, I'll even spread a little more peanut butter on top...

    Banana Breakfast Bars

    So go make these and have almost two weeks of not wondering what you're going to eat for breakfast.

    Remember that breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Why not enjoy it with these yummy banana bars?!

    Banana Breakfast Bars

    Banana bread-inspired breakfast bar. These are egg-free and can be made gluten-free & nut-free
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 12 bars
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon flax meal + 4 tablespoon water
    • 2 1/4 cup oats
    • 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour or brown rice flour
    • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 bananas about 1 cup total, mashed
    • 1/8 cup milk
    • 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1/2 cup peanut butter or sunflower seed butter

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, whisk together flax meal and water {you just made 2 flax "eggs"}. Set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
    • In a medium sized bowl, stir together oats, TVP, flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
    • In another bowl, whisk together mashed banana, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir in the flax eggs. Stir in peanut butter until completely combined.
    • Add the oat/flour mixture to the banana mixture. Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into 12 bars.

    Notes

    *I like to store these tightly covered in the refrigerator or freezer, but you can keep them at room temperature for up to 4 days.
    *These are egg-free, 100% whole grain, and can be gluten-free and nut-free. Use brown rice flour instead of whole wheat flour, and use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter. The first time I made them, they were with brown rice flour and sunflower seed butter and they were just as delicious!
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo
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    1. trialsinfood says

      April 25, 2012 at 11:39 am

      Looks like a great way to start the morning off.

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      • memeinge says

        April 25, 2012 at 3:56 pm

        they are a perfect breakfast to start your day with!

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    2. michellerday says

      April 26, 2012 at 7:16 pm

      Hi,

      Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. These banana bars sound delicious. I don't always take the time for breakfast but making these ahead of time would be great. Thanks for sharing.

      Can't wait to see what you link up next week.

      Have a great week,
      Michelle

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