Description
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of homemade Banana Oatmeal Bars! These nutritious bars are crafted from simple pantry staples, making them an ideal choice for a quick breakfast or energizing snack throughout the day. With a delightful blend of bananas, oats, and nut butter, they offer essential nutrients and satisfying flavors that everyone will love. Whether you’re fueling up for a busy morning, refueling post-workout, or seeking a sweet treat for your lunchbox, these bars are versatile and customizable. Add nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to create your perfect snack. Easy to prepare and kid-friendly, this recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups mashed bananas (approx. 3 ripe bananas)
- ½ cup nut butter (peanut or almond)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper and transfer the mixture into the pan. Spread it out evenly using a spatula.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Allow cooling completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg