Description
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Banana Oatmeal Bars, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or as a nutritious snack. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these bars feature the natural sweetness of ripe bananas combined with hearty rolled oats and creamy nut butter. Each bite is enhanced with chocolate chips for a touch of indulgence, making them appealing to both kids and adults alike. Whether you need a quick meal on busy mornings or a healthy option to fuel your day, these bars are versatile and easy to prepare ahead of time. Enjoy them warm or cold, and customize them with your favorite mix-ins for an extra flavor boost!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups mashed bananas (approx. 3 bananas)
- ½ cup nut butter
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 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, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the lined baking pan and flatten it out evenly using a spatula.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown on the edges and set in the center. Allow cooling completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg