Banana Oatmeal Bars
Chewy, naturally sweet bars made from pantry staples that are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the honey (or maple syrup), peanut butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add in the rolled oats, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden.
- Allow the bars to cool before cutting them into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
For added texture, sprinkle chocolate chips or chopped nuts on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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