Name: Overnight Oats Bars
Prep time: 8 h 10 min
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 1/4 cup flax seeds or chia seeds; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 cup milk; 2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup); 1/4 cup slivered or chopped nuts (slivered almonds, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, etc.); 1 cup fresh fruit (small blueberries, chopped strawberries, raspberries, etc.)

Description

Take your breakfast on the go with these quick and easy Overnight Oats Bars. A nutritious and delicious way to start the day!

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup flax seeds or chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup milk
2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup slivered or chopped nuts (slivered almonds, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, etc.)
1 cup fresh fruit (small blueberries, chopped strawberries, raspberries, etc.)

Instructions

In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flax seeds, and cinnamon.
Add the vanilla, honey and milk and stir until well combined.
Gently stir in the mashed banana and then 1/4 cup nuts and 1 cup fresh fruit.
Spread the mixture evenly into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking dish. Top with more nuts and fruits, if desired.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight or at least 8 hours.
In the morning, lift the bars from the pan using the sides of the parchment paper. Cut into bars.

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.