Banana Oatmeal Bars
Healthy and naturally sweet, these Banana Oatmeal Bars make a perfect on-the-go snack or breakfast option, packed with wholesome oats and ripe bananas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add honey (or maple syrup), almond butter, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, cinnamon, salt, and nuts if using.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until fully combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
For a nuttier flavor, toast the oats lightly before mixing. These bars can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.
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