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Banana Oatmeal Bars

Delicious Banana Oatmeal Bars for a Guilt-Free Snack

These Banana Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and healthy snack perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Key Ingredients for Delicious Bars
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup nut butter peanut or almond butter
  • 2 cups rolled oats gluten-free if needed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure extract recommended
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey/agave syrup
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips dark or semi-sweet
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances sweetness

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Oatmeal Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt. Stir until well incorporated.
  3. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing it down evenly.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is set.
  5. Allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for better flavor and sweetness. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

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