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Baked Oatmeal Bars
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Baked Oatmeal Bars

These freezer-friendly banana baked oatmeal bars are a wholesome breakfast or healthy snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 1/3 cup mashed banana (for banana-free, try these Baked Oats)
  • 6 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, agave, or honey OR stevia equivalent
  • 3 tbsp oil, nut butter, or additional water
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • optional handful chocolate chips, chopped nuts, etc.

Equipment

  • 8-inch pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line an 8-inch pan with parchment, or grease well. Stir all ingredients, then smooth into the pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top if desired. Bake 20 minutes, then do not open the oven door but turn off the heat and let sit in the closed oven an additional 5 minutes. Slice into bars. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for a few months.