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.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 9 · Method: Oven

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)