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Banana Oat Vanilla Morning Muffin Square

Banana Oat Vanilla Morning Muffin Squares

  • Author: Freya Allen
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 9 squares 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Banana Oat Vanilla Morning Muffin Squares are the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings. Made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, vanilla, and simple pantry staples, they bake in one pan and slice into soft, tender squares with lightly golden edges. This easy banana breakfast bake delivers the comforting flavor of banana muffins without the hassle of filling muffin tins. Perfect for meal prep, brunch spreads, lunchboxes, or an afternoon snack, these wholesome oat squares are moist, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Extra rolled oats for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
  3. Add eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
  4. In another bowl, mix flour, rolled oats, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle additional rolled oats over the top if desired.
  8. Bake for 28–35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the texture soft and tender.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze individual squares for up to 3 months.
  • Add cinnamon, walnuts, blueberries, or chocolate chips for variations.
  • Warm briefly before serving for bakery-style freshness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 235
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 41mg

Keywords: banana oat muffin squares, banana breakfast bars, banana oat bake, healthy banana squares, vanilla banana cake, breakfast meal prep, baked oatmeal bars, easy banana recipe

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