Banana Oatmeal Bars
Delicious and healthy banana oatmeal bars perfect for a snack or quick breakfast, made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups mashed bananas (approx. 3 bananas) Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- 0.5 cup nut butter Can swap with any nut or seed butter you prefer.
- 2 cups rolled oats Can use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free bars.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup Adjust the sweetness based on your taste preferences.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Can replace with peanut butter chips or other mix-ins.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and flatten it into a flat, even layer. Feel free to add more chocolate chips on top!
Baking
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges of the bars are golden and the bars appear to be set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting.
Notes
These bars can be served as a snack or breakfast item. They taste great on their own, or you can pair them with yogurt or honey for extra flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for up to 2 months.