Banana Oatmeal Bars
A delightful snack made with wholesome ingredients, rich in flavor, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups mashed bananas (approx. 3 bananas)
- ½ cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or your favorite kind)
- 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: Heat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Your Pan: Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt.
- Transfer to the Pan: Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and flatten it.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Slice: Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
To keep bars fresh, store in an airtight container for 3-4 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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