Magical Banana Oatmeal Bars
Delightful and wholesome Banana Oatmeal Bars that bring nostalgia and comfort, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups mashed bananas (approx. 3 bananas)
- ½ cup nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, etc.)
- 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 an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until you have a smooth purée.
- Mix in the nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and salt until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden and the center is set.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
These bars freeze well and can be customized with various nuts and fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana, oatmeal, bars, snack, vegetarian
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