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Chocolate Banana Black Bean Breakfast Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Breakfast Bars are a nutritious and delicious start to your day, combining the natural sweetness of bananas with protein-rich black beans, rolled oats, and peanut butter. Infused with cocoa powder and studded with dark chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts, these bars are baked to perfection for a wholesome and satisfying breakfast or snack option.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Mashed Banana (equivalent to 3 large ripe bananas)
  • 1 can Canned Black Beans (drained, rinsed, 15 ounce can/425g)
  • 3/4 cup Peanut Butter
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 3/4 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Almond Milk
  • 2–3 tablespoons Chia Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (plus extra for topping)
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal. Lightly oil the pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Prepare Black Beans: Open the can of black beans, drain them using a sieve, and rinse quickly under cold water. Leave them in the sieve while you prepare other ingredients.
  3. Mash Bananas: Mash ripe bananas thoroughly and measure out exactly 1 1/2 cups for consistent texture.
  4. Blend Beans and Bananas: In a very large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and drained black beans. Use an immersion blender or food processor to blend until the mixture forms a smooth puree.
  5. Add Remaining Ingredients: To the puree, add peanut butter, vanilla extract, rolled oats, cocoa powder, almond milk, chia seeds, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts.
  6. Mix Batter: Stir all ingredients thoroughly, pressing the mixture together to create a sticky, thick chocolate batter.
  7. Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and press it down evenly. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for more sweetness.
  8. Bake: Bake the bars at 350°F (180°C) for 30-40 minutes, until the top is dry and set.
  9. Cool and Add Topping: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then sprinkle additional chocolate chips so they melt slightly. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars onto a cooling rack.
  10. Finish Cooling: Let the bars cool completely for about 1 hour before slicing.
  11. Serve: Slice into 12 bars and serve as a breakfast treat with yogurt or enjoy plain.

Notes

  • Rinsing the canned black beans removes excess sodium and improves flavor.
  • Use natural or creamy peanut butter for best texture and taste.
  • Old-fashioned rolled oats add a hearty chew, but quick oats can be used in a pinch.
  • Chia seeds help to bind the bars and add nutritional value.
  • Dark chocolate chips can be adjusted based on preferred sweetness.
  • Walnuts add crunch and healthy fats; other nuts can be substituted if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate breakfast bars, healthy breakfast, vegan bars, baked oatmeal bars, black bean breakfast bars, peanut butter bars

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