Banana Oatmeal Bars
Delightful and nutritious banana oatmeal bars perfect for breakfast or a snack, featuring bananas, oats, nut butter, and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1.5 cups mashed bananas (approximately 3 bananas) Use ripe bananas for best flavor.
- 0.5 cup nut butter Any nut butter works, almond or cashew butter can be used for a twist.
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup Adds sweetness; adjust based on preference.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Feel free to sprinkle more on top before baking if desired.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and flatten it into a flat, even layer.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges of the bars turn golden and the center appears set.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares or rectangles.
Notes
Storing the bars in an airtight container keeps them fresh. They can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Tips include using ripe bananas, not overmixing, and checking for doneness before the suggested baking time.