Double Chocolate Banana Granola Bars

These soft and chewy chocolate banana granola bars are packed with tons of banana flavor and a double dose of chocolate. Ideal for make-ahead breakfasts and they freeze great as well!

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These soft and chewy chocolate banana granola bars are packed with tons of banana flavor and a double dose of chocolate. Ideal for make-ahead breakfasts and they freeze great as well!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings bars

Calories 304kcal

Ingredients

2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons flaxseeds
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
Additional banana slices for topping, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, honey, peanut butter, coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth. Add oats, cocoa, flaxseeds, chia seeds, salt, and chocolate chips and fold until dough is just combined.
Firmly pack granola bar mixture into prepared baking pan and press a few banana slices on top if desired. Bake granola bars at 350F 20-25 minutes until bars are firm to the touch.
Allow granola bars to cool completely on a wire cooling rack before slicing into bars. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature up to 6 days.

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