Description
Banana Oatmeal Bars are a deliciously wholesome snack that perfectly blends the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with hearty oats. These bars are not only quick to prepare but also offer a nutritious option suitable for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. With just one bowl required for mixing, they are an effortless treat you can customize to your liking. Add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for an extra flavor boost. Enjoy these chewy bars as a guilt-free indulgence any time of day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- â…“ cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add rolled oats, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, baking powder, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas; mix until well combined.
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top; cool for at least ten minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg