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Oil-Free Strawberry Banana Breakfast Bars
5 from 33 votes

Oil-Free Strawberry Banana Breakfast Bars

Oil-Free Strawberry Banana Breakfast Bars combine mashed ripe bananas with oats, oat flour, and fresh strawberries for a moist and tender baked bar. The natural sweetness comes from bananas and maple syrup, with almond extract lending a subtle nutty note. Topped with sliced almonds, these bars have a balance of soft fruit and cereal textures. An optional coconut butter glaze adds creaminess and sweetness. These bars suit a wholesome breakfast or snack and store well chilled.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 145 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large banana very ripe
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract optional; or substitute vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup oat flour or substitute whole-wheat, spelt, or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups strawberry quartered, about 8 ounces; if frozen, thaw and drain first
  • 2 tablespoon almond raw, sliced; or chopped nut of choice
Coconut butter glaze, optional:
  • 1 tablespoon coconut butter raw
  • 1 to 2 tablespoon non-dairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment.
  2. Place the bananas in a mixing bowl and mash/squish them using your hands or a fork. Add the maple syrup, almond extract, and salt to the bowl and stir to combine.
  3. Add the oats, oat flour, and baking powder to the bowl and stir to combine.
  4. Spoon about ⅔ of the batter into the prepared pan, enough to fully cover the bottom. Distribute the strawberries around the pan, and dollop the remaining batter evenly around the pan on top of the strawberries. Many of the strawberries should stil be visible. Lightly press the batter down to flatten.
  5. Sprinkle with sliced almonds, and bake for 27 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool 10 to 15 minutes. Use the parchment to remove from the pan and slice into 9 bars.
For the optional glaze:
  1. Melt 1 tablespoon coconut butter in a mug. Add the milk, maple syrup, and extract and stir until smooth. Drizzle onto cooled bars.

Notes

  • Store the breakfast bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days to maintain freshness.
  • Reheat bars quickly in the microwave for a warm, soft texture before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 145kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 68mg (3%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 0IU (0%) Vitamin C 28.9mg (32%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 145kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 3g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 68mg 3%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 0IU 0%
Vitamin C 28.9mg 32%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.