# Date Oat Breakfast Bars

Chewy baked breakfast bars made with dates, oats, banana, peanut butter, and cinnamon. An easy, naturally sweet option ready in about 35 minutes.

Source URL: https://quickdinner.org/recipes/6aaf1f5ea3bac165819ffc4a
Category: Breakfast & Brunch / Oatmeal & Cereal
Cooking method: Oven
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Servings: 9

## Ingredients
- 1 cup dates
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 medium banana
- 0.5 cup peanut butter
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup water

## Cooking instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment, leaving overhang for lifting. (about 10 min) (350°F)
2. Blend the dates, banana, and water until a thick, mostly smooth paste forms. (about 2 min)
3. Mix the date mixture, oats, peanut butter, and cinnamon until evenly combined. (about 2 min)
4. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. (about 2 min)
5. Bake until the top is golden and the center feels firm, 23 to 25 minutes. (about 25 min) (350°F)
6. Cool completely in the pan, then lift out and cut into 9 bars. (about 30 min)

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