Banana Oatmeal Bars
Wholesome banana oatmeal bars packed with natural sweetness and nutrition, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups mashed bananas (approx. 3 bananas)
- ½ cup nut 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 and line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the mashed bananas and nut butter in a large mixing bowl until well blended.
- Stir in the rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt.
- Pour the mixture into the lined baking pan and flatten it into a flat, even layer.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the bars are set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into generous squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Use overripe bananas for the best sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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