Hey there, friends! If you’re like me and love a quick, tasty breakfast you can take on the go, you’re going to love these Breakfast Banana Bars. They’re sweet, chewy, full of good stuff and guess what? You don’t have to buy those pricey oat bars from the store anymore. These bars are packed with 9 different plants, and they’re super easy to make at home. Let’s get baking!
👩🍳 Method (Step-by-Step Instructions)
Mash the Banana
First, grab a mixing bowl and peel your ripe banana. Use a fork or spoon to mash it really well until it looks smooth and creamy. You want to make sure there are no big lumps left, because this mashed banana helps hold the whole mixture together.
Mix in the Ingredients
Next, add the rest of your ingredients into the bowl: oats, almond butter, finely chopped dried figs, shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and cinnamon. Once everything is in the bowl, mix it all up really well. It might take a minute to get it all combined, but keep going until the mixture looks sticky and thick. This is your bar batter!
Prepare the Baking Pan
Now it’s time to get your loaf pan ready. You can line it with baking paper or lightly grease it with a little oil so the bars don’t stick. Pour your banana bar mixture into the 9-inch loaf pan. After that, use the back of a spoon to press the mixture down firmly. Pressing it down well is super important it helps the bars hold their shape after baking.
Bake the Bars
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Once it’s hot, put the pan in the oven and bake the mixture for 17 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the top looks a little golden and the edges feel firm. Try not to open the oven too much while baking so the heat stays even.
Cool It Completely
When the baking time is up, carefully take the pan out and place it on a cooling rack. Don’t cut the bars right away! They need to cool down completely first. This part is important because if you cut them too soon, they might fall apart.
Add the Chocolate Topping
Once the loaf is cool, melt your dark chocolate (you can do this in a microwave or on the stove) and drizzle it over the top of the loaf. You can spread it out evenly or make fun zig-zags. Let the chocolate harden before slicing.
Slice and Enjoy
Use a knife to cut the loaf into 7 even slices. Now your banana bars are ready to eat, share, or pack for later!
🧰 Necessary Tools
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or fork (for mashing and mixing)
- 9-inch loaf pan
- Baking paper (optional, for easier cleanup)
- Oven
- Cooling rack
- Knife (for slicing the bars)
🍌 Breakfast Banana Bars; Easy, Healthy & Yummy!
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy7
servings10
minutes17
minutes27
minutesIngredients
100g oats
1 ripe banana
80g almond butter
4 dried figs, finely chopped
40g shredded coconut
20g coconut oil, melted
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp hemp seeds
1 tsp cinnamon
Topping: 30g melted dark chocolate
Directions
- First, peel and mash your banana in a bowl.
- Add oats, almond butter, chopped figs, shredded coconut, coconut oil, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and cinnamon.
- Mix everything together until it’s all stuck together nicely.
- Pour the mix into a 9-inch loaf pan. Use a spoon to press down firmly so it’s packed tight.
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 17 minutes.
- Let the loaf cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
- Once cool, drizzle melted dark chocolate on top. Yum!
Notes
- Don’t skip the cooling step if you cut the bars while they’re warm, they might fall apart.
- Press the mix down really well in the pan so the bars stay firm after baking.
- If your banana is too small, the bars might turn out dry use a nice, ripe one!
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Have one bar with a glass of milk or a smoothie.
- Pack a slice in your lunchbox or backpack for a school snack.
- Crumble it over yogurt for a fun twist.
🎉 Fun Fact
Did you know bananas are actually berries? And chia seeds can hold up to 10 times their weight in water! That’s what makes these bars so moist and chewy.
✅ Conclusion
These Breakfast Banana Bars are a great way to start the day. They’re easy, full of flavor, and way better than store-bought bars. Plus, you get to say, “Hey, I made this myself!” Whether you’re rushing out the door or relaxing at home, these bars are here to keep you going strong.
