Start your day right with these yummy and healthy oatmeal bars that you can serve for breakfast, snack, or even dessert! These energy bars will surely keep you filled and your vitality level full to help you keep going for the day.
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So, if you’re hungry and are looking for something ready to eat, then make sure to have some of these tasty bars readily available in your pantry. You can enjoy these yummy bars without having to feel guilty, eat as much of it as you want! All thanks to this wonderful recipe idea by Clean & Delicious on YouTube.
Ingredients for Oatmeal Energy Bars:
- 3 large ripe bananas, about 14-16oz
- 2 cups of rolled oats, gluten-free
- 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, all-natural
- 1 cup of chopped walnuts
- ½ cup of chocolate chips
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract, optional
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, optional
How to Make Oatmeal Energy Bars:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F, then grease a baking sheet with coconut oil or nonstick cooking spray, and set it aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, add the bananas, then mash them with a fork until smooth and fully broken down, and add in the oats, peanut butter, chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
Step 3
Mix and fold everything together until well combined and a thick batter forms, then transfer the batter to the prepared baking sheet, and spread them evenly while pressing them gently and firmly.
Step 4
Place it in the preheated oven, then allow it to bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned, and allow it to cool completely. Slice it into 16 bars evenly, then serve, and enjoy!
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