Banana Breakfast Bars Recipe - The Washington Post

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These somewhat-caky, somewhat-chewy bars have a subtle banana flavor that makes them perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast.

The bars can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 12 bars

Directions

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease an 8-inch square baking dish with the oil.

  • Step 2

    Use a fork to mash the bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in the rolled oats, almond milk, cashew butter, cinnamon, honey, vanilla extract and salt until well incorporated.

  • Step 3

    Spoon the mixture into the baking dish, flattening and smoothing the surface. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until evenly firm to the touch.

  • Step 4

    Cool in the baking dish completely before cutting into 12 bars of equal size.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per bar

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    Adapted from "Deliciously Ella Every Day," by Ella Woodward (Scribner, 2016).

    Tested by Joe Yonan.

    Published April 24, 2016

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