Delightful Banana Oatmeal Bars
Scrumptious Banana Oatmeal Bars packed with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups mashed bananas (approx. 3 bananas)
- ½ cup nut butter (e.g., peanut butter or almond butter)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth, keeping a few chunks for texture.
- Add the nut butter to the mashed bananas and stir until well combined.
- Pour in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sprinkle in the cinnamon and salt. Stir until everything is incorporated.
- Combine the rolled oats until everything is evenly mixed.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, saving a handful to sprinkle on top.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the edges turn golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes, lift out, and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For extra crispy edges, consider baking in a smaller pan. These bars freeze beautifully for future treats!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana bars, oatmeal bars, healthy snacks, gluten-free, vegan options, baking
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