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Banana Breakfast Bars Recipe

Fuel your morning with these delicious and easy-to-make Banana Breakfast Bars! This recipe, originally from a neighborhood firehouse cookbook (submitted by Sandra Sheets), creates chewy, sweet treats perfect for busy mornings or a quick snack. These bars freeze beautifully, making them ideal for meal prepping. Get ready for a burst of banana flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 208.5 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.7 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Breakfast Bars

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 3 ripe mashed bananas
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup raisins

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How to Make Banana Breakfast Bars

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs until well combined.
  4. Stir in 3 cups rolled oats, 3 ripe mashed bananas, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans and ½ cup raisins.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

26g

Carbs

8g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Breakfast Lunch Snacks Fruit Easy Beginner Cook Kid Friendly Nuts Dietary Low Sodium Low In Something Tropical Fruit Bananas