PB & J Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Sweet, tangy, and nutty oatmeal breakfast bars that are easy to make and great for starting your day.

By @veggieworldrecipes

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Cook time: 28 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe bananas mashed
• 0.375 cup creamy natural peanut butter divided
• 0.25 cup maple syrup
• 0.25 cup dairy-free milk
• 1 tbsp ground flax seeds
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup oat flour
• 0 parchment paper
• 0 raspberry jelly

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
3. Add creamy natural peanut butter, maple syrup, and dairy-free milk to the bananas and mix until well combined.
4. Stir in the ground flax seeds, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
5. Fold in the oats and oat flour, mixing until just combined.
6. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and pour the oat mixture into the tray.
7. Add large dollops of peanut butter and raspberry jelly on top. Use a knife to swirl them together.
8. Bake for 25-28 minutes. Use a toothpick to check if the bars are done: it should come out clean.