Banana Oatmeal Bars
A nutritious and delicious snack, these Banana Oatmeal Bars are packed with wholesome ingredients, perfect for breakfast on the go or a post-workout treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (175°C). Line a 9×9 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. Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and flatten it into an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges turn golden and the center feels set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and don’t overmix to maintain a chewy texture.
Find it online: https://breakfastrecip.com/banana-oatmeal-bars-2/