Banana Oatmeal Bars
Delicious and nutrious banana oatmeal bars, perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.
- 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) and prepare a 9×9 inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and nut butter until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt to the bowl. Stir until the mixture is completely combined.
- Transfer the ingredients into the prepared baking pan, spreading them evenly and pressing down gently to ensure they hold together.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and cutting into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of nut butter. Adjust chocolate chips based on preference; they are optional but recommended.
Find it online: https://breakfastrecip.com/banana-oatmeal-bars-4/