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Black Sesame Banana Bread Oat Bars

Banana bread-style oat bars with black sesame, yogurt, oats, and walnuts for a breakfast snack with nutty global flavor.

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Black Sesame Banana Bread Oat Bars

Banana bread remains a durable comfort search, but bars are easier to portion, pack, and freeze.

This version keeps the familiar banana-oat base and adds black sesame for a deeper, nutty flavor.

Yogurt helps the bars stay tender, while oats and walnuts give them enough structure for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

The sesame is noticeable but not overpowering.

Use very ripe bananas.

They sweeten the bars naturally and make the texture closer to banana bread than a dry granola bar.

For another recipe in this seed collection, try Greek Yogurt Pancakes with Blueberry Compote or Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes.

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Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.
  2. Mash bananas in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk in yogurt, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  4. Stir in oats, flour, black sesame seeds, walnuts, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. Spread the batter in the pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
  7. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Nutrition Information

Estimated per bar: 230 calories, 7 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates, 8 g fat.

Variations

Recipe Variations

- Use tahini instead of some of the yogurt for stronger sesame flavor.
- Add mini chocolate chips.
- Swap walnuts for pumpkin seeds.

Notes

  • Toast the sesame seeds for 2 minutes if they smell flat.
  • Let the bars cool before slicing so they hold clean edges.
  • Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 2 months.

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