Description
Discover the joy of making Banana Oatmeal Bars, a wholesome and delicious snack that’s perfect for breakfast or a midday treat. These bars combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with hearty rolled oats, creating a satisfying texture that both kids and adults will love. With minimal preparation time and simple ingredients, you can whip up these healthy bars in just 28 minutes! Customize them by adding your favorite nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition. Whether you’re on the go or need a nutritious option for lunch boxes, these Banana Oatmeal Bars are the ideal solution.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups mashed bananas (about 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 line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and flatten it into an even layer using a spatula or your hands.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until the edges turn golden brown. Allow cooling completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg