Description
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Banana Oatmeal Bars, the perfect blend of nutrition and flavor. These bars are moist, chewy, and incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal choice for breakfast or a quick snack on busy days. With only a few simple ingredients like ripe bananas, rolled oats, and nut butter, you’ll have delicious bars ready in less than 30 minutes. They’re not just tasty; they’re customizable too! Add nuts, dried fruits, or even chocolate chips for that extra touch. Perfect for meal prep, these bars can be stored for up to five days in the fridge or frozen for later enjoyment. Whether you eat them plain or pair them with yogurt or fruit, these Banana Oatmeal Bars are sure to satisfy your cravings and keep you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
- 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 your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and flatten it into an even layer.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden around the edges. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg