Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Squares

Some mornings, you need something quick, filling and packed full of good things. Like oats and bananas and peanut butter and cinnamon. Especially on mornings like tomorrow, when a half marathon is in the plans, and at 7 a.m. too. So I made these bars, a grab-and-go kind of meal, full of race-fueling goodness. 

{Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Squares}

From Gingerbread Bagels

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups rolled oats

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup almond milk

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 large mashed banana

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions

Mix together oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add in the vanilla, milk and egg. Then add the banana and peanut butter. Stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 8 x 8 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool, then cut into squares.

This is a great race-morning breakfast, or for any morning. For me, breakfast has always been difficult to stomach when running is involved. But these... these. These are delicious, filling and perfect for a pre-run fix. Enjoy with extra peanut butter and coffee!