Banana Chocolate Swirl Baked Oat Bars With Quaker® Kettle Hearty Oats

Description

Banana chocolate swirl baked oat bars start with Quaker^® Kettle Hearty Oats blended with ripe bananas, eggs, milk, warm spices, and a chocolate swirl. A cinnamon-streusel topping adds crunch and bakery-style appeal. These grab-n-go breakfast bars deliver whole-grain goodness, natural sweetness, and a comforting flavor profile students love — all while meeting 1 M/MA + 1 g.

Meal Contribution

• 1 oz. Eq Grain
• 1 oz. M/MA
• ⅛ cup Fruit

1 serving = 1 bar, 3" x 3"

Directions

Pre-Preparation – One day before service

1. Prepare streusel topping according to sub-recipe.
2. Mash bananas; in a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, eggs, milk, brown sugar, and vanilla.
3. Add Oats, Baking Powder, and Cinnamon. Mix until fully combined.
4. Fold In 1 lb Mini Chocolate Chips.
5. Spray full 4-inch hotel pans with pan spray, line with parchment paper and spray paper.
6. Pour batter evenly into pans (2 pans total).
7. Sprinkle streusel topping (sub-recipe below) evenly across both pans.

Preparation - Day of Service

1. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until set and lightly golden.
2. CCP: Heat to 135°F.
3. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining ½ lb chocolate chips across the top and allow chocolate chips to melt from heat of bar for 2-3 minutes.
4. Next, swirl lightly with a spatula.

Cool & Cut

• Cool completely (30 minutes).
• Cut each sheet pan into 24 bars (3"x 3").

To Serve (Grab-n-go format)

1. Place 1 bar into wax sleeve.
2. Hold in hot pass thrus until service.

Food Safety

Process: Same Day (Process #2)

Sub-Recipe: Apple Streusel Topping

Ingredients: 2 cups oats, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 cup whole-grain flour, 1 cup melted butter, and 2 tbsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients until crumbly.
2. Sprinkle evenly over batter before baking.