Fruity Oat Breakfast Squares (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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2 cups old-fashioned oats
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1 1/3 cups squashed banana
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6 tablespoons cold water
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1/2 teaspoon table salt
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3 tablespoons natural maple syrup, agave, or honey
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Stevia drops for extra sweetness (optional)
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3 tablespoons cooking oil, nut spread, or more water
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1 teaspoon natural vanilla flavor
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Optional sprinkle of chocolate bits, crushed nuts, or similar add-ins
# Steps to Follow:
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Get your oven hot at 350°F. Put parchment in an 8-inch pan or coat it with oil so nothing sticks.
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Throw all your stuff in a bowl and stir until it's all mixed up. Press the mix flat into your ready pan.
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Throw some chocolate bits or whatever toppings you want on top if you're feeling fancy. Pop it in for 20 minutes. When time's up, don't peek! Just turn the heat off and let it sit in there 5 more minutes with the door shut.
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Cool it down a bit before you cut your bars. You can keep what's left in your fridge for about 3-4 days or stick them in the freezer for a couple months.
# Additional Tips:
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You can skip the banana completely by trying different versions with other stuff mixed into your oats.