Description
Banana Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and nutritious snack option that you can enjoy any time of the day. Made with ripe bananas and wholesome oats, these bars are not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile. You can customize them with your favorite mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits for extra flavor. With just one bowl needed for preparation, clean-up is a breeze, making these bars perfect for busy mornings or as a quick pick-me-up. Bake up a batch and enjoy these chewy bars as a satisfying breakfast or an energizing post-workout treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ⅓ 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. Stir 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.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for at least ten minutes before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg