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Gluten-Free Banana Nut Breakfast Bars

Soft, chewy, and naturally sweet, these gluten-free banana nut breakfast bars are perfect for busy mornings or quick snacks. Made with ripe bananas, oats, and crunchy nuts, they’re healthy, simple, and delicious.
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Prep Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 Bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe bananas
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
Optional:
  • Chocolate chips dried cranberries, or shredded coconut

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add wet ingredients: stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: in a separate bowl, mix oats, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and chopped nuts.
  5. Mix together: fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until evenly combined.
  6. Spread in the pan: pour the batter into the prepared pan and flatten the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the top is golden and firm to the touch.
  8. Cool and slice: let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares or rectangles.

Notes

  • Make sure to use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and soft texture.
  • Bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for longer.
  • Optional add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit can make the bars more fun and flavorful.
  • Slice bars after they cool completely to avoid crumbling.