Banana Oatmeal Bars
These Banana Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and nutritious treat that works for breakfast, snacks, and dessert, combining oats, ripe bananas, and nut butter for a wholesome flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups mashed bananas (approx. 3 bananas) Use ripe bananas for best flavor.
- 0.5 cup nut butter (any creamy nut butter works) Regular peanut or almond works perfectly.
- 2 cups rolled oats Old oats are fine for baking, but fresh give better results.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Cinnamon is forgiving; if you only have a little, the bars still work.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup Substitute with less if desired for lower sweetness.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Can be replaced with chopped nuts or dried fruit.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 350F and line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt until evenly moistened.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and flatten it into an even layer.
Baking
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges are golden and the bars appear set.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
These bars store well for up to 5 days in the fridge, and can be frozen for up to 3 months. They are great for breakfast and snacks. Serve them with yogurt or fruit for added nutrition. You can also customize them with a variety of mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 80mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7g
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