Banana Oatmeal Bars
Nutritious and sweet banana oatmeal bars, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups mashed bananas (approximately 3 bananas)
- ½ cup nut butter (such as almond or peanut 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt in a large mixing bowl, stirring until thoroughly mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and flatten it into an even layer.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges are golden and the bars appear set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them for cleaner slices.
Notes
Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best sweetness and moisture. Can store in the fridge for a week or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/oatmeal-banana-bars/